Transfer - Nuremberg obtains defender Knoche
The 1. FC Nürnberg signs experienced Champions League defender Robin Knoche. The contract of the 32-year-old at Bundesliga club 1. FC Union Berlin expired at the end of June, making him a free agent and allowing him to switch to Franconia.
As usual, the club made no comments regarding the contract duration. Knoche has played a total of 306 matches in the German Elite League, with an additional five appearances in the Champions League.
He joined VfL Wolfsburg in the summer of 2020 and became the team's defensive leader. However, during the previous season, Knoche lost his starting position to winter newcomer Kevin Vogt. Now, the Lower Saxon is making a fresh start in the 2. Bundesliga.
Robin Knoche's move from 1. FC Union Berlin to 1. FC Nürnberg was heavily influenced by his expired contract in Berlin. The defender, known for his Champions League experience, is now a free agent in Germany's soccer scene.
After playing a significant role in VfL Wolfsburg's Bundesliga games, Knoche found himself competing for position in Bavaria. Now, he aims to bring his expertise to the second tier, 1. FC Nürnberg, in the Second Bundesliga.
Knoche's transfer from a Bundesliga club to a team in the Second Bundesliga has sparked intrigue within the German soccer community. His expertise and Champions League experience are undoubtedly valuable assets as he embarks on this new chapter in Walchsee.
