Transfer - Defensive player Klarer switches from Darmstadt to England
Defender Christoph Klarer leaves Second League side SV Darmstadt 98. The Austrian is switching to English Third League team Birmingham City, as the Lilies announced. Both clubs reportedly agreed on secrecy regarding the transfer terms.
Klarer had already left Darmstadt's training camp in Herxheim, Pfalz on Thursday to clear formalities and complete medical examinations in England.
"Christoph informed us early about his intentions. This situation has also influenced our previous defensive planning and decisions," said Darmstadt's Sport Director Paul Fernie. It was clear that Darmstadt would only let Klarer go if it came with a transfer surplus, according to Fernie. "This situation has now occurred."
Klarer had switched from Fortuna Düsseldorf to Darmstadt in the previous summer. The 24-year-old played a total of 31 mandatory games for the Bundesliga relegated team.
- The departure of defender Christoph Klarer from Germany's Second Bundesliga team SV Darmstadt 98 to England's Third League club Birmingham City has created a transfer surplus for Darmstadt, as confirmed by their Sport Director, Paul Fernie.
- Prior to his move, Klarer had traveled to England to finalize the formalities and undergo medical examinations, signaling his imminent departure from Darmstadt.
- Despite his departure, Klarer had made a significant impact during his tenure with Darmstadt 98, having played a total of 31 games for the Bundesliga relegated team after joining from Fortuna Düsseldorf the previous summer.
- The transfer of Klarer from Darmstadt to Birmingham City is a significant development in the world of soccer, with both clubs being major players in their respective leagues in Germany and England.
