​Fortuna Düsseldorf has completed the signing of Lukas Eixler, who arrives at the club on a free transfer from FSV Zwickau. Eixler has inked a contract lasting until 30 June 2028 and will wear the number 11 jersey for the Rhineland club. Over the past two seasons, the 22-year-old forward has appeared 71 times for FSV, tallying 16 goals. “Lukas is a player with significant potential for development, notable for his physical presence and ambidexterity,” stated the announcement. “His qualities broaden our attacking options, and he aligns perfectly with our requirements. We are thrilled to have secured Lukas.”
In other transfer news, Hannover 96 has bolstered its goalkeeping department with the acquisition of Pascal Loretz from Swiss side FC Luzern. The 23-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Lower Saxony club, keeping him at the club through 30 June 2030. Despite his young age, Loretz has already earned multiple call-ups to the Swiss national team, including appearances in World Cup qualifiers. “We’ve known Pascal for a long time, but a transfer wasn’t feasible given our circumstances,” explained Hannover 96 sporting director Ralf Becker. “He perfectly fits the profile we were seeking — both in terms of goalkeeping and his ability to play the ball from the back.”
Loretz has accumulated more than 120 Bundesliga appearances during the last three seasons and has just reached the age of 23. He has competed at a high level for several years and is currently part of the extended Swiss national team squad. Hannover 96 expressed confidence that, even at his current level, Loretz retains substantial potential for further personal development. The move signals Hannover 96’s continued ambition to strengthen defensive reliability and ball-playing capabilities between the posts as they prepare for the upcoming seasons. The club’s directors emphasized that Loretz’s combination of shot-stopping skill, distribution, and maturity makes him a strong addition to their squad as they pursue ambitious objectives in the league and domestic cup competitions.
Both transfers illustrate a broader strategy of enriching squads with promising young talents who offer room for growth while delivering immediate contributions. Fortuna Düsseldorf’s acquisition of Eixler adds a dynamic attacking option to their roster, complementing the club’s existing forward line and providing tactical flexibility for coach strategies in the upcoming campaign. Meanwhile, Hannover 96’s signing of Loretz reinforces their goalkeeping corps, aiming to improve consistency, command of the box, and distribution under pressure, key factors for success in the high tempo style the club pursues.