Overview
- Augsburg announced Friday a one-year deal keeping the 34-year-old under contract until June 30, 2027.
- Gouweleeuw is rehabbing an inner‑ligament injury from November and is targeting a late‑February Bundesliga return if recovery progresses as hoped.
- Managing director Michael Ströll said the parties have discussed a post‑playing position and will define it in the coming months.
- The captain sits 12 Bundesliga appearances shy of surpassing Daniel Baier for the club record, having played 278 competitive matches for FCA.
- With the captain sidelined, Augsburg reinforced central defense by signing Arthur Chaves to address short‑term needs.