Overview

• Leon Klassen’s transfer from Lyngby Boldklub on June 21 marks Darmstadt’s third new signing this summer.
• The 25-year-old left-back returns to Germany after four years in Denmark for an undisclosed fee.
• Klassen, trained at 1. FC Köln and TSV 1860 München, arrived following a contract with Lyngby that ran until summer 2026.
• Sport director Paul Fernie lauded his technical skills and intensity as key attributes for the club’s style of play.
• His arrival casts doubt on Guille Bueno’s loan return and sets up a contest with Fabian Holland and Fabian Nürnberger for the starting role.