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Hannover 96 signs Karl Steinmann on one-season loan from SC Freiburg

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:46 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Hannover 96 signs Karl Steinmann on one-season loan from SC Freiburg

Summary

Hannover 96 officially announced the loan signing of Karl Steinmann from SC Freiburg for the upcoming season. The 20-year-old right-back can also play on the left side of defense. Hannover's sporting director Ralf Becker highlighted Steinmann's potential and aims for him to enhance competition for wing-back positions. Steinmann was part of Freiburg's matchday squad last year but did not debut in competitive matches, instead making a mark in the Regionalliga team. His move to Hannover is seen as an opportunity for further development in a senior role.

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•Karl Steinmann joins Hannover 96 on loan from SC Freiburg
•The loan is for one season
•Steinmann can play right and left-back
•He was included in Freiburg’s matchday squad last season
•Becker noted his great potential for the team

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12:46 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Deal done! Hannover 96 loan Freiburg defensive talent

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It had already been looming, and now the deal is official! Hannover 96 announced today the signing of Karl Steinmann. The talent joins on a one-season loan from SC Freiburg.The 20-year-old primarily p...
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