Overview
- Ime Okon joined Hannover 96 on a free transfer from SuperSport United after his contract expired and has committed to the club until 2029.
- The 21-year-old centre-back featured in 24 matches last season for SuperSport United and earned his first caps for the South African national team in June.
- Christian Titz pursued Okon for a second time after winter talks for Magdeburg fell through and outflanked Club Brügge in the race for his signature.
- Okon becomes the third new centre-back signed by Titz this summer, reinforcing a defensive setup built around a three-man back line.
- Hannover now targets a third goalkeeper and a dribbling winger to complete the squad before departing for its Austria training camp on July 13.