Chris Richards has signed a new contract with Bayern Munich to keep him at the club until 2025 before returning on loan to Hoffenheim.
The 21-year-old joined from FC Dallas in 2019, initially signing a contract until June 2023, and has penned a further two-year extension with the Bundesliga champions.
Richards spent the majority of last season on loan at Hoffenheim, starting 11 top-flight fixtures before a thigh injury cut his season short in May.
The United States international impressed as a ball-playing defender, ranking third among Hoffenheim defenders for recoveries per 90 minutes (6.37) and second for successful passes (55.98).
On confirming Richards new deal, Bayern s sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said on Tuesday: We are very pleased with the development Chris Richards has taken with us, which is why we have also extended his contract.
Chris is a young player who will now gain more Bundesliga experience in Hoffenheim, and that s exactly what he needs.
The loanee could feature as soon as September 11 for Hoffenheim after the international break as they host Mainz.
Welcome back Chris
Chris has made a return to . Chris played for the Bundesliga side last season but returned to FC Bayern Munich after his loan spell ended. In a similar agreement, Richards joins on loan again until the end of the season. |
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