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Lennard Maloney’s time at Heidenheim has come to an finish, however the American midfielder will stay within the German Bundesliga.
Maloney has joined Mainz in a everlasting deal from Heidenheim, each golf equipment introduced Friday. The 25-year-old had been linked with a transfer to Mainz all through the January Switch Window and formally put pen to paper this week.
He signed a three-year contract till 2028.
“Lennard Maloney has been capable of show himself within the Bundesliga over the past 12 months and a half,” stated FSV sporting director Niko Bungert. “His most popular place is as a quantity six and as a participant, he’s the right match for Mainz 05. He brings a powerful mentality, in addition to a willingness to run laborious, to the desk and can also be sturdy at profitable challenges and aerial duels. Lennard will discover it simple to suit into our squad together with his heat, open character.”
Maloney featured in 85 matches for Heidenheim, serving to the membership earn promotion to the Bundesliga and likewise qualify for the UEFA Europa Convention League. He additionally featured for Union Berlin, Borussia Dortmund, and Chemnitzer up to now.
Internationally, Maloney beforehand featured for the U.S. and German youth nationwide groups. He later dedicated his future to america and earned two senior caps in 2023.
“Mainz 05 are an excellent match for me, from the type of play to their total set-up,” stated Maloney. “Generally, all it takes is one assembly with the sporting administration and the pinnacle coach to know that you’re going to get on effectively with one another. That was undoubtedly the case right here — I had a great feeling proper from the beginning. Now, I’m wanting ahead to attending to know my new teammates, the followers and the town. I’m additionally excited to get to expertise the MEWA ARENA, a spot the place Mainz are robust to beat, as a 05er.”
Mainz sits seventh within the Bundesliga desk.
