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Augsburg Lands Stuttgart's Keitel on Loan
3 Jan
Summary
- Yannik Keitel joins FC Augsburg on a six-month loan from VfB Stuttgart.
- The deal includes an option for FC Augsburg to purchase Keitel permanently.
- Keitel, versatile in midfield and defense, brings Bundesliga experience.
FC Augsburg has successfully acquired Yannik Keitel on loan from VfB Stuttgart. The midfielder will spend the next six months at the WWK-Arena, with the club holding an option to make the transfer permanent. Keitel's arrival is seen as a significant boost to Augsburg's squad, offering tactical flexibility.
Sporting director Benni Weber highlighted Keitel's intelligence and adaptability, noting his ability to play in defensive midfield or central defense. Having prior experience in the Bundesliga, Keitel is expected to require minimal adaptation time. Weber expressed confidence in Keitel's immediate contributions both to the team's performance and its overall dynamic.
Keitel's move to Augsburg takes place after a period where he did not feature in any first-team matches for VfB Stuttgart this season. This transfer provides him with an opportunity to gain playing time and impact at his new club.
