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Gone from Bochum, Joining Wattenscheid: The Saga of Nico Pulver
Switches from VfL Bochum to SG Wattenscheid are scarce, yet this season, one is occurring: Defender Nico Pulver is moving from Castroper Street to Lohrheide. The largest vacancy in Wattenscheid's squad resided at the left-back position, which Semih Sarli had vacated, as he opted for Arminia Bielefeld II. Returning Nils da Costa from Erkenschwick strives to bridge the gap, and with Pulver, SGW secured another premier Oberliga defender – provided he's fit.
The 26-year-old only saw action in seven games during the current season. In September of the previous year, he ruptured his Achilles tendon in the road game in Erkenschwick, and ever since then, he has been rehabbing. Light training under head coach Heiko Butscher has occurred, but regrettably, he didn't step onto the pitch by the season's end, preferring to avoid excessive risk.
Past Ventures: A Stint with VfL Bochum
Back in 2021, Nico Pulver returned to Bochum from Erkenschwick, planned as a key player for the young team of Heiko Butscher. He consistently held a starting position until his crippling injury in the seventh game. Although Pulver had a contract with VfL that ran until 2026, a replacement, former professional Nicolas Abdat, was signed by VfL after his injury. Consequently, Pulver secured the freedom to leave the Regionalliga promotion team, contributing a wealth of experience to SG09. Over a hundred appearances in the Oberliga have been made by the resourceful defender, displaying his tenacity for football since donning the jerseys of Westfalia Herne, Spvgg. Erkenschwick, TuS Haltern, and VfL. SGW's sporting director Ertan Ilce is familiar with Pulver from a temporary collaboration in Herne.
Ertan Ilce declares: "In our discussions, Nico showed he's up for the challenge at 09. That intrigued us and validation of our decision to sign him. After his severe injury, he still needs some time and game experience, but when he's fully recovered and regains his form, he will be a substantial reinforcement for us."
Nico Pulver expresses: "My passion for football has returned, and I want to help SG 09 amass lots of points. The strategic plan and the squad have given me the full confidence that we can achieve something significant, and I aspire to play a part in it."
Intriguing Developments
Wattenscheid has already made significant headway in their squad planning, with the left-back position seemingly secured with Pulver and da Costa arriving, Sarli departing. Moreover, Luca Pasche, a 19-year-old who tallied 23 appearances and 12 starts, has extended his contract for two additional seasons and will compete in Westfalenliga with DSC Wanne-Eickel next year. However, offensive reinforcements for Christopher Pache's team could yet be forthcoming. Despite remaining idle on the last matchday, SGW concluded the Oberliga season in 8th place.
Note: The provided enrichment data does not predict any recovery status or contributions from Nico Pulver during the upcoming season. Recent updates regarding his injury status or rehabilitation process may not be available at this time.
Nico Pulver, with a wealth of experience in European leagues and football, will further bolster SGW's defense in the upcoming season, having played in the premier Oberliga for teams like VfL Bochum. The sporting director of SGW, Ertan Ilce, believes that once fully recovered, Pulver will be a valuable addition to their team.
The premier league, in which Nico Pulver has made numerous appearances, will be represented in SG Wattenscheid's squad, following his move from VfL Bochum, as he aims to help the team accumulate points and achieve significant success.
