Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Christian Günter Signs New SC Freiburg Deal, Club Keeps Terms Private

Freiburg presents the move as continuity for a homegrown captain facing a reduced automatic role.

Overview

  • SC Freiburg announced the captain’s contract extension on Feb. 4 without disclosing its length.
  • Günter, 32, is the club’s all-time appearance leader with 453 competitive matches and 359 in the Bundesliga.
  • The left back rose from Freiburg’s academy and debuted for the first team in December 2012 against Fürth.
  • Sporting director Klemens Hartenbach said he shows no decline and remains very hungry to play.
  • Günter has seen fewer minutes this season, with 23 appearances totaling about 1,500 minutes and 13 in the league.