Transfer coup: Hannover 96 signs 1. FC Magdeburg defender

1. FC Magdeburg loses defender Jean Hugonet to Hannover 96. The 26-year-old moves for free and signs a four-year contract.

What happened?

French defender Jean Hugonet is moving within the 2. Bundesliga from 1. FC Magdeburg to Hannover 96. Both clubs have confirmed the transfer.

Why is this important for 1. FC Magdeburg?

The loss of Hugonet could impact 1. FC Magdeburg's defense. The club is currently 14th in the 2. Bundesliga, 31 points behind leaders FC Schalke 04.

What comes next?

1. FC Magdeburg must now focus on upcoming games. The last five games ended with a record of 3 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses.

1. FC Magdeburg has scored 52 goals and conceded 58 this season. The team has 39 points from 34 games.