Overview

• The club confirmed the Germany U20 centre-back will spend the rest of 2025/26 on loan without a purchase option, while Hoffenheim retains his contract through 2028.
• Drexler quickly earned a starting role last season, making 14 2. Bundesliga appearances with one goal and one assist under Klose.
• Nürnberg sporting director Joti Chatzialexiou said Drexler impressed both sportingly and personally and fit perfectly into the team.
• Hoffenheim sporting chief Andreas Schicker said the choice followed preseason discussions and multiple options, citing Nürnberg as the best place for high-level minutes.
• He becomes Nürnberg’s 16th new signing in this window, with €2.5 million spent on fees and 18 departures bringing in €17.4 million, including Caspar Jander’s move to Southampton.