The last day of the transfer window was memorable for the 1st FC Nürnberg. On the Deadline Day, the second division team moved a stately double-digit million sum to replace, but also lost a regular force in the defense with U17 world champion Finn Jeltsch (18). Of course, coach Miroslav Klose also employed this change before the guest appearance on Saturday at 1st FC Magdeburg (1 p.m./Sky). The 46-year-old did not complain.
“This is how business is and we all know the business,” said the ex-professional. “Giant type” and “giant talent” Jeltsch was nevertheless at the club for ten years. “There is nothing better for us as a club. If you are here for a long time and then take the next step. ”Jeltsch was sold to VfB Stuttgart for 9.5 million euros, possible bonuses.
Striker Stefanos Tzimas (19), on the other hand, only works in summer, even if it was sold in winter. Nuremberg previously activated the purchase option agreed with PAOK Saloniki over EUR 18 million before Fabian Hürzelers Brighton & Hove Albion for a rolported 25 million euros in a stroke and for the time being awarded the Greeks back to Nuremberg. In the end, the FCN remains a small single -digit million sum. “He blooms,” Klose described the exchange with the young striker, who also got the advice of his famous coach before the change.
Since midfielder Jens Castrop also moves to Borussia Mönchengladbach for 4.5 million euros in a transfer fee, the FCN was already acting – and the new ones should have the potential for immediate aid. “Everyone is options, everyone makes a good impression, even in training,” said Klose. “They are all ready to slide into the squad or the starting eleven.”
In particular, this are the central defender Fabio Gruber (festival from SC Verl) and midfielder Eryk Grzywacz (loan from VfL Wolfsburg) and center forward Janis Anteste (loan from the US Sassuolo). Tim Drexler, previously loaned by TSG Hoffenheim, received a guarantee of operations from Klose against Magdeburg and is supposed to replace Jeltsch.