By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Confirmed: Adam Szalai returns to Mainz

Adam Szalai is close to a return to Mainz.
Adam Szalai.
Adam Szalai.Photo: Hoffenheim
Mainz have completed the signing of Adam Szalai from Hoffenheim on a free transfer, the club have confirmed.

The 31-year-old old, who played for Mainz from 2010 to 2013, has put pen to paper on a contract until 2021 with 'Die Nullfünfer'.

Mainz have been looking for a new striker recently, with both Jean-Philippe Mateta and Dong-won Ji sidelined with long-term injuries.

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