Noll on a flight to Hanover
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At the end of February, Ron-Robert Zieler had been able to imagine a career end at Hannover 96, now the goalkeeper is certain. The 36-year-old returns to his hometown of Cologne for the 1st FC. At the Bundesliga promoted, the world champion from 2014 signed a contract until 2027. The target was trained in the cathedral city, and in 2020/21 he was a loan to the squad, but only played a game as a representative of Timo Horn.
As a transfer, the “picture” mentions an amount of around 200,000 euros, to which further bonuses can come. It was only in January that the working paper of the long -time regular keeper near the Lower Saxony was extended until 2026. With 382 missions for the second division club, Zieler took sixth place among the record players of the Reds.
“I grew up at FC, I played in the offspring for six years and laid the foundation for my career. This is my home. Nevertheless, I actually did not think about a change to Thomas Kessler’s call. Because Hanover has also been at home in all the years. I have had open conversations with both sides. From the beginning, I felt a very great appreciation from the start and have a clear career after my active career Perspective is shown, which was extremely important to me.
Transfer to 1. FC Köln: Zieler was not set at Hannover 96
96 coach Christian Titz had addressed himself to the Personnel Targets and the question of number one at the weekend. In view of the change of Hoffenheim’s Nahuel Noll (to the news), the veteran would apparently have lost his status as a regular keeper in view of TM information. But even with Effzeh, he is only planned as a replacement behind Marvin Schwäbe. “Marvin is the clear number one,” confirmed FC coach Lukas Kwasniok in advance.
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“I am very pleased that we were able to win Ron for the FC. The conversations with him were very open and positive right from the start. It was quickly noticeable for us that he would like to accept this sporting challenge and at the same time will be willing to bring his qualities and great experience into the team. Especially his leadership on and next to the place as well as his willingness to take responsibility for us were decisive factors. As an important piece of the puzzle, making a valuable contribution to a successful season, ”said sports director Thomas Kessler.
The destination is the eleventh departure at Hannover 96, which makes a completely renewal. A transfer is taken for the third time. There are 14 entrances opposite, Noll should be number 15. Cologne has so far committed four fresh forces in front of Zieler, in addition to Schwäbe, Matthias Köbbing is also a goalkeeper team.
“This summer there is a big change. I have thought a lot in the course of the matters. A new chapter is opened here. With fresh impulses, new faces and a changed orientation. This is part of it in football. I don’t want to be in the way. – Also with a view to the hierarchy in the team, ”added Zieler, added Zieler, to which the farewell is still“ incredibly difficult ”. “Of course, this decision does not change my connection to Hannover 96, which I will now feel and will feel forever.”