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Contract extended: Semper is fighting to stay in the league with Leipzig!
Franz Semper talks about his new contract with SC DHfK Leipzig and the critical situation in the Bundesliga relegation battle.
Contract extended: Semper is fighting to stay in the league with Leipzig!
In the midst of a nerve-wracking relegation battle, national player Franz Semper has made an important decision for his career. The backcourt player has extended his contract with SC DHfK Leipzig by two years, as Sport Bild reports. Semper has been playing for the Leipzig club since 2013 and was active for SG Flensburg-Handewitt from 2020 to 2023. Now he wants to do everything he can to ensure that his team doesn't get relegated from the Bundesliga.
The situation for SC DHfK Leipzig is currently tense: after nine games, the team is in one of the two relegation places with just one point (achieved in Göppingen). The distance to the saving bank is only three points, which makes the upcoming game against Bergischer HC seem particularly critical. “It’s like a final,” emphasizes Semper, who is looking forward to the decisive duel on Saturday.
Challenge for the team
After a recent 28:28 draw, the situation seems tense as Leipzig were behind for long stretches of the game. Semper, who only scored two goals from six attempts in this game, emphasizes that he wants to do everything he can to avoid relegation. “I’m currently concentrating on the league and hope that we can get the necessary points,” he says optimistically.
The club's managing director, Karsten Günther, shares the fans' concerns and expectations. “This phase is a big challenge, but we believe that the team can turn things around,” says Günther. Coach Raul Alonso has only had one success in the cup so far, which adds to the excitement.
Contractual security
Semper, who would have to look for a new club in the event of relegation, emphasizes that the well-being of the team is currently the priority. “I don’t want to comment on possible contractual matters, my priority is staying in the league,” Semper continued. However, with his extension he is signaling that he has confidence in a positive turnaround.
With this in mind, the fans hope that SC DHfK Leipzig not only shows a good hand in the upcoming game, but can also finally achieve their first win of the season. We are looking forward to Saturday with excitement, when the points are at stake and the fight to stay in the league continues. Current information and further details about the Bundesliga can be found at Kicker.