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FC Augsburg Extends Captain Jeffrey Gouweleeuw Through 2027

Club leaders outline succession planning with talks about a future role for the long‑serving defender.

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.