Overview

• The 28-year-old midfielder joins on a contract running until 2027, with an additional year option reported.
• Sky reported a €500,000 transfer fee for the move from Holstein Kiel.
• Sporting director Youri Mulder praised Porath’s versatility, and coach Miron Muslic said they will see how his role develops.
• Porath came through Hamburger SV, moved to Kiel in 2019, played 31 Bundesliga matches after their 2024 promotion, and was relegated with the club last season.
• Muslic said Christopher Antwi-Adjei has processed the racism incident at Lok Leipzig with full team and club support and noted a multi-hour teambuilding session before the derby against VfL Bochum.