Next talent for the club
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The 1. FC Nürnberg has committed another talent for the coming season after and artem Stepanov. From the U19 of the 1st FC Köln, Justin von der Hitz changes to the second division, in which the 18 -year -old wing striker, accordingly, signed by 2029. After the end of the contract at Effzeh, the U17 world champion from 2023 comes to the Valznerweiher free of charge.
Heat has been trained in the youth of Cologne since 2018 and has been active for the U19 for two years, with which he reached the final of the A-Junior Championship at the weekend and scored an important goal. Now the German-Philippiner takes the next step into professional football.
“To switch away from my home to the club is a big step for me, which I am very looking forward to. The current season shows that young players can develop well here and that you are relating to them. The conversations with Joti Chatzialexiou and Miro Klose were decisive for my decision and have a very good feeling. I look forward to being allowed to go here from summer,” said from the Heat.
Sports board member Chatzialexiou explained: “Justin has a very exciting profile that is particularly important for a lot of pace, dribbling and strengths. With his commitment, another exciting talent comes into our ranks in summer, from which I was able to get an extensive impression during the DFB within the different national teams, which I have remembered very positively.”