Confirmed: Chris Richards joins Hoffenheim on loan from Bayern
Hoffenheim have announced the signing of Chris Richards on loan from Bayern München.
Bayern München defender Chris Richards has joined Hoffenheim on loan until the end of the season, the two clubs have announced.
"Chris is a defender who is strong in two fights and very fast, and he has already seen action despite the outstanding competition in the Bayern squad," said Hoffenheim director of football Alexander Rosen, adding that he sees Richards as
With Benjamin Hübner, Ermin Bicakcic and Kevin Akpoguma all sidelined with injuries, Richards is "an important and valuable option at the centre-back position," added the Hoffenheim boss.
Richards has been limited to just three Bundesliga appearances for Bayern this season.