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Al-Ahram Weekly
2 days ago
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Promoted Leeds signs former Germany midfielder Anton Stach from Hoffenheim - World
Leeds, back in the Premier League this season, has signed former Germany defensive midfielder Anton Stach from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim. Leeds said on Tuesday the 26-year-old had been given a four-year contract. Financial details were not disclosed but according to media reports the fee is 17.4 million pounds ($23.5 million). 'The biggest target is to stay in the league and personally just develop, adapt to the league, to the speed of course, and then get many good experiences hopefully,' Stach said. Stach, who also previously played for Mainz, has made 122 Bundesliga appearances since 2021. He has two Germany caps, the last of which came in 2022. Stach is the sixth new signing made by Leeds ahead of the club's return to the Premier League. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Farke 'clearly keen to add height and physicality' to Leeds squad
Anton Stach is Leeds' sixth signing of the summer, four of whom are 6ft 1in or taller, with head coach Daniel Farke clearly keen to add height and physicality to the squad which won promotion from the Championship last who has moved to Elland Road from Hoffenheim for £17m, certainly fits the bill, having been one of the Bundesliga's most effective ball-winners in recent the past two seasons he has registered 120 interceptions, more than any other player in the German top flight, and won possession 393 times, which is the league's third-highest tally. He also ranks fourth for tackles attempted and duels versatility should also be an asset for Leeds. Though used primarily as a holding midfielder by Hoffenheim, Stach began 2024-25 at centre-back, only switching to a more advanced role in November following the appointment of Christian Ilzer as head 6ft 4in tall, Stach is an effective aerial presence in both boxes. With Leeds also recruiting Jaka Bijol and Sebastian Bornauw - both of whom are 6ft 3in - plus 6ft 1in Lukas Nmecha, they will hope to gain a competitive edge next season when it comes to all-important set-pieces.
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
‘I'm an aggressive player': Leeds sign Hoffenheim midfielder Anton Stach
Anton Stach has become promoted Leeds' sixth summer signing after joining from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim for an undisclosed fee. The 6ft 4in two-cap Germany midfielder has signed a four-year deal at Elland Road, subject to international clearance and a work permit. The 26-year-old, who also had a spell in the German top flight with Mainz, has more than 250 career appearances to his name and can play in defence as well as midfield. Stach told the Leeds website: 'First of all, I am feeling really good. I am excited to join such a good team, such a good Premier League team, and I am looking forward to the next season. My style of play, I would say I am an aggressive player. I am good in duels. I am good at anticipating passes from the opponents and it would be good for the Premier League. Now we will see, I will try my best. Sign up to Football Daily Kick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football after newsletter promotion 'The biggest target is to stay in the league and personally just develop, adapt to the league, to the speed of course and then get many good experiences hopefully. I am really excited to play at home with the fans because I think the fans are really good here and as well away. I want to feel the atmosphere because I heard and I saw so many videos of the fans, the promotion [parade] last year over 150,000 people in the city.'
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Washington Post
Promoted Leeds signs former Germany midfielder Anton Stach from Hoffenheim
LEEDS, England — Leeds, back in the Premier League this season, has signed former Germany defensive midfielder Anton Stach from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim. Leeds said on Tuesday the 26-year-old had been given a four-year contract. Financial details were not disclosed but according to media reports the fee is 17.4 million pounds ($23.5 million).
San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Promoted Leeds signs former Germany midfielder Anton Stach from Hoffenheim
LEEDS, England (AP) — Leeds, back in the Premier League this season, has signed former Germany defensive midfielder Anton Stach from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim. Leeds said on Tuesday the 26-year-old had been given a four-year contract. Financial details were not disclosed but according to media reports the fee is 17.4 million pounds ($23.5 million). 'The biggest target is to stay in the league and personally just develop, adapt to the league, to the speed of course, and then get many good experiences hopefully,' Stach said. Stach, who also previously played for Mainz, has made 122 Bundesliga appearances since 2021. He has two Germany caps, the last of which came in 2022. Stach is the sixth new signing made by Leeds ahead of the club's return to the Premier League. ___
