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Hannover 96 signs Marcel Hartel from St. Louis City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:48 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Hannover 96 signs Marcel Hartel from St. Louis City

Summary

Hannover 96 announced the signing of midfielder Marcel Hartel from St. Louis City on August 11, 2026. Hartel, who joins the second-division team on a contract until 2029, is reportedly transferred for around €1 million. He has made 30 Bundesliga appearances and 185 in the 2.Bundesliga. Sporting director Ralf Becker highlighted Hartel's game intelligence and set-piece abilities, indicating he will play a key role in finalizing attacking play for Hannover. The club aims to bolster its offensive strategy as the season progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Marcel Hartel joins Hannover 96 from St. Louis City.
•The transfer fee is approximately €1 million.
•Hartel's contract extends through 2029.
•He has experience in both Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga.
•Ralf Becker cites Hartel's ability to enhance attacking play.

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8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Hannover 96 sign Marcel Hartel from St.Louis City

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Earlier this evening, Hannover 96 officially announced that Marcel Hartel has joined the club and penned a contract until 2029. The second-division side is reportedly paying a total package of around...
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