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Lok Leipzig Completes Squad with Bergmann Signing

Marcel Bergmann joins as goalkeeping cover after Niclas Müller’s long-term hip injury ahead of the sold-out DFB-Pokal match with Schalke.

Overview

  • Marcel Bergmann signed a one-year contract through June 2026 to serve as Andreas Naumann’s understudy following a successful trial.
  • Reserve goalkeeper Niclas Müller will be sidelined for several months after undergoing hip surgery for an injury sustained in a preseason friendly.
  • The 27-year-old Bergmann brings roughly 60 Regionalliga appearances and 14 clean sheets, having made 28 starts last season for Kickers Emden.
  • Earlier this week, Lok secured 19-year-old defender Pepe Böhm from RB Leipzig’s U19 squad on a deal through June 2026, finalizing its field-player roster.
  • All transfer activity is now complete as Lok prepares to host Schalke 04 in a sold-out DFB-Pokal tie at the 11,900-capacity Bruno-Plache-Stadion.