Corredor: A mood of optimism for the new season at Darmstadt 98!

Corredor: A mood of optimism for the new season at Darmstadt 98!

Football in Germany also attracts a lot of attention in the summer, especially the preparations for the start of the season. One player who caused a stir last season is Killian Corredor from Darmstadt 98. The talented offensive player has already bought numerous jerseys for his family and friends - 100 to be exact. And that's not all: he's even planning to buy 200 new jerseys in vintage style for the coming season. “It is very important to me that my loved ones support us in the stadium,” says Corredor, who has so far scored 14 points (8 goals, 6 assists) in his first season, which he rates as successful. He appreciates the support of his family, who regularly travel to home games.

Corredor hopes to do even better next season. His best goal, which he describes as his best so far in the Lilies jersey, came against Fürth. About the differences between football in France and Germany, he says: “Here the intensity is higher and the players are physically stronger.” Nevertheless, he is looking forward to the new season, especially the start against Bundesliga relegated Bochum. The team has only changed slightly overall, which Corredor sees as a positive factor. He appreciates the continuity and quality of the new additions to the team.

A strong team and a new coach

In addition to Corredor, there are also other exciting developments in lilies. Patric Pfeiffer, who is celebrating his return to Darmstadt 98, emphasizes how important the new coach and sports director are for the team. “The coach contacted me often and gave me a good feeling,” reports Pfeiffer, who has had little playing time in the last two years but is now hoping for appropriate development. He attaches great importance to a coach who can help him develop both personally and as a player.

The coming season promises a lot, not just for Corredor and Pfeiffer, but for the entire team. And while the leagues in Europe continue to develop dynamically in terms of transfers and spending, the 1. Bundesliga remains on fans' radars as one of the strongest and most successful leagues. Clubs have a certain transfer deficit in the 2024/2025 season in terms of expenditure over income, however the financial capabilities of many clubs remain strong.

A look at the transfer market

The transfer market in football remains a hot topic, with significant sums moving back and forth between clubs. During the summer transfer window, players can be loaned, sold or bought, with large variations in transfer fees. A notable transfer fee was that of Jhon Durán, who moved from Aston Villa to Al-Nassr for around 77 million euros. The competition is particularly enormous in the English Premier League, where expenditure in the 2024/2025 season was around 2.8 billion euros.

Overall, viewers can hope for an exciting season. Corredor, the Lilies and all fans are ready to face the challenges with a positive focus. SV98 reports that the anticipation for the new season is great, and also the insights from Hesse show and the overview of the Transfer market make you want more.