Bayern Munich Loans Frans Krätzig to Heidenheim for Bundesliga Survival Push

The young defender's Stuttgart loan was cut short after limited playtime, with Heidenheim now banking on his potential to strengthen their squad.

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.