Overview

• The signing was confirmed on June 17 after Handwerker’s contract with relegated Jahn Regensburg expired.
• The 27-year-old left-back joins Arminia on an undisclosed deal as the club’s first external addition for the upcoming 2. Bundesliga season.
• Sporting director Michael Mutzel said Handwerker’s versatility will offer more options on the flanks and boost the team’s tactical flexibility.
• Handwerker has featured in 129 second-division matches and made 11 top-flight appearances for 1. FC Köln, making Bielefeld his sixth professional club.
• The defender expressed enthusiasm about contributing his experience to Arminia’s bid for stability and growth next season.