Düsseldorf sign Zwickau forward, Hannover bring in talented Swiss goalkeeper

Düsseldorf snap up FSV Zwickau forward:

Fortuna Düsseldorf has completed the signing of Lukas Eixler who joins the club on a free transfer from FSV Zwickau.

Eixler has put pen to paper on a contract which runs until 30 June 2028, and will wear the number 11 jersey for the Rhineland club.

Over the past two seasons, the 22-year-old attacker has made a total of 71 appearances for FSV, scoring 16 goals.

"Lukas is a player with great potential for development, particularly impressive with his physical presence and ambidexterity.

"His qualities expand our attacking options and he fits our requirements perfectly. We are delighted to have signed Lukas," said sporting director Sami Arabi.

Hannover 96 recruit Swiss shot-stopper Loretz:

Hannover 96 has strengthened its goalkeeping position with the coup of Pascal Loretz from Swiss first division club FC Luzern.

The 23-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the second division Lower Saxony side who secure his services until 30 June, 2030.

Despite his age, Loretz has already been called up several times for the Swiss national team, including two World Cup qualifiers.

“We've known Pascal for a long time, but a transfer simply wasn't feasible given our circumstances," said H96 sporting director Ralf Becker.

"He perfectly fits the profile we were looking for – both in terms of goalkeeping and his play with the ball. 

"Pascal has played more than 120 Bundesliga matches in the last three years, and he's only just turned 23.

"He's been playing at a high level for quite some time and is in the extended squad of the Swiss national team. 

"At the same time, we're convinced that even at his current level, he still has potential for further personal development.”