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Hannover 96 Completes Biggest Summer Recruitment Since 2002 With Ghiță Signing

Signing the Romanian centre-back until 2028 strengthens Hannover’s defence with a net transfer surplus following nine exits this summer.

Overview

  • Virgil Ghiță becomes Hannover’s 12th signing of the window with a deal through 2028 and up to €1 million in performance bonuses.
  • At a €2 million market value, the Romania international ranks as the club’s second most valuable defender.
  • Ghiță reunites with fellow new arrival Benjamin Källman after 97 joint appearances at Polish side Cracovia.
  • Sporting director Marcus Mann hailed Ghiță’s exceptional speed, physicality and ball-playing skills as ideal for the team’s high-intensity style.
  • Hannover offset nine departures, including Nicolò Tresoldi’s €7 million sale to Club Brugge, to generate €7.3 million against €3.5 million in acquisitions.