John Anthony Brooks (29) is returning to the Bundesliga just six months after leaving VfL Wolfsburg on a free transfer: As expected, TSG Hoffenheim made the defender’s signing perfect on Thursday. Brooks arrives from Benfica, where he has made just five appearances and a little over 230 minutes since arriving in the summer. He signed a contract until 2024, in Lisbon his working paper would have expired at the end of the season. To the “table football” According to a transfer fee of 300,000 euros, which could increase due to bonuses.
“Jay is a seasoned defender, good in tackles and in the air, who really needs no further introduction because he has already impressively demonstrated his qualities in more than 200 Bundesliga games,” commented TSG sports director Alexander Rosen on the transfer and added: “He With his experience, his overview and his presence, he should and will help to bring more stability to our defence.” The targeted optimization of the squad due to the extremely tense injury situation is essential, it said. Brooks is now one of seven central defenders in coach André Breitenreiter’s team.
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Brooks said: “I know both the league and TSG very well and I’m highly motivated to get started right away and do my part to ensure that we get back on the road to success in the short term.” In addition to Wolfsburg, he has also played for his training club Hertha BSC.
Welcome to Hoffenheim, Jay!
the #TSG obliges John Anthony #brooks. The 29-year-old is moving from Benfica to Kraichgau and has signed a contract until June 30, 2024.
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