Right -back remains loyal to the lilies - focus on rehabilitation after cruciate ligament rupture
SV Darmstadt 98 can continue to build on Matthias Bader in the future: the right-back, who is currently recovering from a cruciate ligament and inner meniscus tear, has prematurely extended his contract that was originally expired in the summer. As the association reports, Bader remains the lilies beyond the current season.
Fernie: "Bader is very important for our game"
Sports director Paul Fernie emphasizes the importance of the contract extension: “We are pleased that we can continue to build on Matze's qualities in the future. In recent years he has proven what meaning he has for our game. At the same time, we wanted to give him the opportunity to fully concentrate on his recovery in the coming months without future worries, hopefully to get back into team training for summer preparation. Of course, we will continue to support him fully. "
Bader: "I will do everything I can to come back as soon as possible"
Matthias Bader also pleased with the trust of the association: “I have been here for over five years now, and during this time a great connection to the club and the city has developed. I am all the more pleased that Darmstadt 98 and those responsible despite my serious injury have expressed the wish to continue the cooperation. I will do everything I can to return as soon as possible to repay the trust placed in me. ”
Bader had switched from 1. FC Köln to the lilies in January 2020 and quickly established himself as a regular player. So far, the 27-year-old has played 118 competitive games for Darmstadt 98, five of them in the current season before the serious knee injury slowed down.
(Darmstadt Red/SV98 Photo: Arthur Schönbein )
