Overview
- Frans Krätzig, a 21-year-old U21 national player, has been loaned from Bayern Munich to 1. FC Heidenheim for the remainder of the season.
- Bayern ended Krätzig's previous loan to VfB Stuttgart early as he only played four games for their first team and two for their second team.
- Heidenheim is struggling in the Bundesliga, sitting in the relegation playoff spot after a 10-game winless streak and seven consecutive losses.
- The club hopes Krätzig can bolster their defense as they fight to avoid relegation, following a successful precedent with Bayern loanee Paul Wanner last season.
- Heidenheim is also reportedly pursuing Karlsruher SC striker Budu Zivzivadze, the current top scorer in the 2. Bundesliga, to strengthen their attack.