Overview
- SV Elversberg announced on Thursday that it had signed left-back Lasse Günther to a new contract running until summer 2030.
- The club said the early extension was vital to keep a core player after promotion and to clarify squad plans for the Bundesliga.
- Media reports of a prior verbal agreement with Werder Bremen were superseded when negotiations did not produce a transfer.
- Günther said he had "found a home" in Elversberg and cited team unity as his reason for committing to the club.
- The 23-year-old joined from FC Augsburg in summer 2025 for about €300,000, provided eight assists last season, and now has a market value reported near €2.5 million.