Official: Darmstadt capture Mainz midfielder Marco Richter
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FSV Mainz 05 have officially confirmed that Marco Richter has left the club and joined SV Darmstadt 98 on a free transfer.
Last season while on loan, Richter made 32 competitive appearances for Darmstadt, recording twelve goal involvements.
Born in Friedberg, he came up through the youth ranks at clubs including FC Bayern Munich and FC Augsburg.
The versatile winger broke into the first team at Augsburg, playing 102 competitive matches — 97 of them in the Bundesliga.
Between August 2021 and August 2024, Richter made another 79 top-flight appearances for Hertha BSC and FSV Mainz 05.
“We never lost touch with Marco after his loan spell ended,” said Darmstadt sporting director Paul Fernie after the signing was made official.
"Following the change in his situation after his contract was terminated in Mainz, we stepped up our contact earlier this week.
"We found a way to bring Marco back to Darmstadt. His qualities are undisputed, and he proved last season that he can be a key player.
“We are therefore delighted to welcome Marco back into the fold,” said Fernie, who first thought a permanent deal wouldn't be possible.
