Overview

• Nürnberg confirmed the permanent transfer of Georgian national team defender Luka Lotschoschwili from US Cremonese in a deal reported to cost €1 million.
• The club introduced its tenth summer signing with a quirky minigolf-themed video titled 'Deal eingelocht'.
• Sport director Joti Chatzialexiou hailed Lotschoschwili's experience, technical qualities and physical presence as a key reinforcement.
• Coach Miroslav Klose consulted former teammate and Georgian coach Willy Sagnol before completing the signing and expressed strong confidence in the defender.
• Lotschoschwili will compete for a starting role in the new three-man defense alongside captain Robin Knoche and Fabio Gruber during pre-season.