FC Pipinsried has extended the contract with goalkeeper Johann Hipper. The 21-year-old wants to return to professional football in the medium term.
- The FC Pipinsried extended the contract of goalkeeper Johann Hipper .
- The 21-year-old only conceded 13 goals in 19 league games this season .
- In the medium term, the keeper wants to return to professional football .
Pipinsried - FC Pipinsried is pushing ahead with plans for the coming season during the Corona break . Goalkeeper Johann Hipper has his contract with Bayern League extended -Primus.
After Amar Cekic left for 1. FC Schweinfurt, the club and Hipper were able to retain one of the top performers of the current season. The 21-year-old came from TSV 1860 Munich. So far, the keeper has conceded only 13 goals in 19 league games and thus contributed a lot to his team leading the Bayernliga Süd with a 21 point lead .
Hipper aims to return to professional football in the medium term
"I made a conscious decision to take the next step with FC Pipinsried . In the short term, my goal is to play the regional league , which the FCP can offer me in the event of promotion, ”says the keeper about the contract extension. In the medium term will Hipper in professional football to return. That is why he is grateful for the exit clause for professional clubs anchored in the contract .
Managing Director Uli Bergmann sees the extension as an important sign when it comes to team planning: "We see the commitment as a signal that will positively influence the composition of the future team."
The press release in full
FC Pipinsried is pleased to announce an important personnel decision.
Johann Hipper stays with FC Pipinsried!
The keeper, who came from TSV 1860 Munich last season, has only conceded 13 goals in 19 league games. He had kept his box clean 10 times and played "to zero". He has completely lived up to his reputation, which he also got from Daniel Bierofka. His careful playing style and his communicative skills on the pitch have made him an important part of the team.
Johann about the contract extension: “I made a conscious decision to take the next step with FC Pipinsried. In the short term, my goal is to play the regional league, which the FCP can offer me in the event of promotion. I enjoy a high reputation and the trust of the management, teammates and fans.
Nevertheless, I am grateful to the club for having an opt-out clause for professional clubs in order to keep my medium-term dream of returning to professional football alive. "
Managing Director Uli Bergmann: "We see the commitment as a signal that will positively influence the composition of the future management team."
Text: Patrick Huljina
