Overview
- SV Darmstadt 98 officially announced the signing of right‑back Christopher Lannert from Arminia Bielefeld on Thursday, confirming the transfer but not disclosing fee or contract length.
- The club described Lannert as a dynamic, running player with leadership qualities who served as vice‑captain at Bielefeld and who has extensive 3. Liga experience with Verl, 1860 München and Bielefeld.
- Media outlets report that last season’s regular right‑back, Sergio Lopez, is linked with a move to an unnamed Spanish club, though Darmstadt has not confirmed his departure.
- Lannert is Darmstadt’s seventh summer recruit and the club has made clear it still sees striker signings as a top priority with at least two forwards expected to follow.
- The possible exit of Lopez and Lannert’s arrival change the right‑back outlook for the squad and could free resources and roster space that shape Darmstadt’s final moves before the transfer deadline.