Hannover 96 signs Marcel Hartel to strengthen promotion hopes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 6:14 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Hannover 96 has officially signed Marcel Hartel, aiming to improve their chances of promotion from the 2. Bundesliga. Hartel, previously with St. Louis City, has experience in leading teams back to the Bundesliga and is expected to bring calm and leadership. Hannover's last notable promotion push ended unsuccessfully last season, and the club is looking for Hartel to help them compete against promotion favorites like Wolfsburg. His debut could be as early as Sunday against Energie Cottbus.
- •Marcel Hartel has signed with Hannover 96.
- •Hannover needs to improve after last season's promotion failure.
- •Hartel has previous promotion experience with Arminia Bielefeld.
- •Hannover's next match is against Energie Cottbus this Sunday.
- 6:14 AMYahoo Sports — This signing fits perfectly! Can he lead his club to glory after 7 years?
"Since Tuesday evening, it’s official: for the “mission to return to the top flight,” Hannover 96 have brought Marcel Hartel on board. The former Union player, who most recently played for St. Lo...
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