Overview
- HC Elbflorenz announced on December 30 that André Haber signed a new contract running to summer 2028, reported to remain valid if the club moves up to the DAIKIN Handball-Bundesliga.
- After two defeats to open the season, Dresden put together 15 straight unbeaten matches to finish the first half on top of the table.
- “I am convinced we can fulfill the dream of promotion,” Haber said, expressing delight at continuing beyond the summer.
- Club president Uwe Saegeling framed the move as a choice for continuity and professionalism, while sporting director Rico Göde praised Haber's clear playing idea and player development.
- In the DHB-Pokal, Elbflorenz beat HSV Hamburg and narrowly missed an upset against MT Melsungen, and the league campaign resumes after the EM break with February tests at Bietigheim and against Balingen.