Overview

• Club officials confirmed the short-term deal after Bart Ravensbergen suffered a likely season-ending cruciate ligament tear.
• International transfer clearance and Handball-Bundesliga registration are in place, but Hendawy’s visa has not yet been issued.
• Hendawy will not be available for Sunday’s match in Leipzig and is expected to travel to Germany early next week.
• The 37-year-old last played for Zamalek SC and is regarded as a leader with Egypt’s national team.
• Sporting director Jasmin Camdzic said Hendawy will form a stable goalkeeper duo with Anadin Suljakovic.