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Fortuna Düsseldorf Signs Christopher Lenz on Free Transfer

The 30-year-old left-back joins after an injury-hit year at Hoffenheim to add experience and fresh impetus to Düsseldorf’s defence.

Von der TSG-Tribüne nach Düsseldorf: Christopher Lenz (l.)
Christopher Lenz
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Overview

  • Lenz did not feature in Hoffenheim’s first team last season due to injuries and appeared only twice for their reserve side.
  • His Bundesliga résumé includes spells at Holstein Kiel, Union Berlin, RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt.
  • Sporting director Klaus Allofs expects Lenz to invigorate the left flank and share his top-level experience with younger teammates.
  • Lenz said he was drawn by Düsseldorf’s ambitious targets and looks forward to performing in front of the club’s passionate supporters.
  • In line with club policy, Düsseldorf has not disclosed the length of Lenz’s contract.