FC Nuremberg secures the signing of Koudossou from Augsburg. - Pending Decision on Implementation of Measures by the Commission
In a strategic move to boost their squad's competitiveness and tactical options, 1. FC Nürnberg has secured the services of Henri Koudossou on loan from FC Augsburg for the upcoming 2025/26 season. The 25-year-old full-back, who can play on both right and left flanks, has extended his contract with Augsburg until 2028 before the loan move.
Koudossou's loan move comes as a year-long arrangement without an option to buy, allowing him to gain regular playing time and continue his development. This decision was reached to provide the versatile defender with the competitive minutes he was not guaranteed at Augsburg.
The impact of this loan is expected to be significant for Nürnberg. Sporting director Joti Chatzialexiou highlighted the player's experience and positional flexibility as beneficial to the squad. From Augsburg's perspective, the loan is a strategic decision to support Koudossou’s growth.
Koudossou has already gained international experience on loan, playing in the Austrian Bundesliga and the second-highest league in the Netherlands. He has made 23 appearances in the Bundesliga and twice in the DFB-Pokal for FC Augsburg to date.
Expressing his excitement about the challenge and the project at 1. FC Nürnberg, Koudossou has emphasized the importance of regular game time for his development and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play more consistently. He also stated his desire to contribute to a successful season at Nürnberg.
Club coach Miroslav Klose previously mentioned that Koudossou has qualities that would be beneficial to the team, and FCN sporting director Joti Chatzialexiou expressed enthusiasm about the signing. FC Augsburg's sporting director Benni Weber has stated that Koudossou has developed well with the team.
It's worth noting that the move does not include a purchase option, according to an FCA statement. The signing of Koudossou by 1. FC Nürnberg intensifies competition at the position and provides additional flexibility, as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
Henri Koudossou, the versatile footballer who has been loaned to 1. FC Nürnberg from FC Augsburg, has previously gained international experience in the Austrian Bundesliga and the second-highest league in the Netherlands.
The loan move for Koudossou will provide him with the competitive minutes he was not guaranteed at Augsburg, allowing him to continue his development in sports.
