With promoted Kiel

Salzburger extends contract in Germany

Promoted German Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel and Benedikt Pichler have agreed a contract extension ahead of schedule. The Salzburg native was a regular in the squad last season when he was not injured.

The 26-year-old Benedikt Pichler has committed himself to Holstein Kiel until 2027. The northern Germans will be promoted to the German Bundesliga in the new season. In the past season, the Salzburg native made 22 league appearances and scored eight goals. Pichler: "I would like to thank the club for their trust and am delighted that we have already extended the contract ahead of schedule. My goal now is to continue to develop as I have in previous years and I want to play my part in ensuring that we continue to play successful soccer here on the Kiel Fjord in the future."

The club bosses have high hopes for him and also see upward potential. For Carsten Wehlmann, Managing Director Sport, this is an important sign at this point in time: "We are convinced that Benedikt will continue to prove his quality and help us achieve our sporting goals in the Bundesliga. Continuity is important to us in all areas and we are therefore delighted that we are continuing on this path with Benedikt. He is also at an age where he can and will continue to develop."