Bulgarian international player stays with the Lilies
SV Darmstadt 98 can count on Fabian Nürnberger for the next few years. The Lilies have extended the 26-year-old defender's expiring contract, making an important personnel decision for the upcoming season.
Sporting director Paul Fernie expressed his delight at the agreement: "We have always emphasized that we would very much like to extend Fabi's contract. Accordingly, we are very happy that our open and positive discussions have now had this positive outcome."
Key performers on and off the field
Fernie not only highlighted Nürnberger's sporting qualities. As a member of the team council, the Bulgarian international also plays an important role within the team.
"Fabi is not only a key player on the field, but as part of the team council he is also a very important figure for the inner workings of the team. His contract extension is a very positive sign with a view to the upcoming season," said Fernie.
Darmstadt was the first choice
Nürnberger himself also emphasized the special importance of the club for his future planning.
"It's certainly understandable that a player with an expiring contract would think about his future. But it was always clear to me that Darmstadt was my first point of contact in this matter," the left-footed player explained.
The high regard within the club was ultimately the deciding factor. "The whole package that Darmstadt 98 offers is very special. I'm happy to remain part of the Lilies family."
Wearing the Lilies jersey since 2023
Fabian Nürnberger moved to SV Darmstadt 98 in the summer of 2023 after his contract with 1. FC Nürnberg ended.
Since then, he has made a total of 74 competitive appearances for Darmstadt. Last season, he played in 20 second-division matches and one DFB-Pokal game.
National player for Bulgaria
Nürnberger made his debut for the Bulgarian national team in September 2024. The son of a Bulgarian mother has played ten international matches for his home country and is now a regular member of the national team.
With the contract extension, SV Darmstadt 98 is sending another important signal regarding squad planning for the upcoming season.
(DARMSTADT – RED/PM/SV98)
