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Nürnberg Extends Mathenia to 2028 With Post-Playing Move to Youth Goalkeeper Coach

Nürnberg frames the agreement as a culture-building step that channels his leadership into the academy.

Overview

  • The 33-year-old goalkeeper signed a new deal running through summer 2028 and will join the club’s youth setup as a goalkeeper coach afterward.
  • Mathenia is currently the number two keeper behind Jan Reichert this season and made one appearance in the DFB-Pokal.
  • He has played 158 matches for Nürnberg since arriving from Hamburger SV in 2018 and stayed with the club after its 2019 relegation.
  • Sporting director Joti Chatzialexiou praised Mathenia as embodying the club’s DNA and serving as a role model and advisor for teammates.
  • Mathenia said he is proud to remain with Nürnberg and is already looking forward to taking his first steps as a goalkeeper coach in 2028.