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1. FC Nürnberg Signs U17 World Champion Justin von der Hitz Through 2029

The 18-year-old wing forward joins on a free transfer from 1. FC Köln, marking Nürnberg's third youth-focused signing of the summer.

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Overview

  • Justin von der Hitz, an 18-year-old U17 World Champion, has signed with 1. FC Nürnberg until 2029 after his contract with 1. FC Köln expired.
  • The Deutsch-Philippiner forward has been a standout in 1. FC Köln’s youth system since 2018 and recently scored in the A-Junioren-Meisterschaft final with their U19 team.
  • Von der Hitz highlighted discussions with sporting director Joti Chatzialexiou and coach Miro Klose as pivotal in his decision to join Nürnberg.
  • Chatzialexiou praised von der Hitz’s speed, dribbling, and finishing skills, citing his familiarity with the player from Germany’s youth national teams.
  • This signing follows the acquisitions of Ayoub Chaikhoun and Artem Stepanov, reflecting Nürnberg’s strategy of building a youth-driven squad for the upcoming 2. Bundesliga season.