Overview

• 1. FC Saarbrücken formally presented and signed Fan Zhendong at a press conference four days before the season opener, confirming a contract covering the Bundesliga, the European Champions League and the TTBL-Pokal.
• His Bundesliga debut is scheduled for Sunday at 14:00 local time against TTC Schwalbe Bergneustadt, with German top player Benedikt Duda in the lineup and broadcast on Dyn.
• Club manager Nicolas Barrois said ticket demand has surged, with a large share of requests coming from fans in China and Chinese fans living in Europe.
• The club is increasing arena security in response to Fan’s popularity and the anticipated crowds.
• Chinese media turned out in force for the presentation, underscoring international attention with offbeat questions during the press conference.