1. FC Magdeburg: Coveted Bichsel and Zor as great hopes!

<ol> <li>FC Magdeburg: Coveted Bichsel and Zor as great hopes!</li> </ol>

1. FC Magdeburg is confident about the coming season. FCM sports director Otmar Schork is satisfied with the current squad planning and already has 30 players under contract. But despite this solid number, there are construction sites that urgently need to be addressed. Defensive header strength in particular is cited as a weak point, which leads to an increased search for suitable defenders.

A very hot topic in the rumor mill is 23-year-old Joel Bichsel, who is considered a promising central defender. Bichsel, who comes from Olten in Switzerland, played for 1. FC Saarbrücken last season and played 34 league games in which he scored one goal. The player, who was previously trained in the youth ranks of Young Boys Bern, was convincing last season, which is why 1. FC Magdeburg and other clubs such as 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Greuther Fürth are showing interest in him. There are also reports of inquiries from a first division club from the Netherlands, as reported by Magdeburg-Fussball.de.

Bichsel’s experiences and skills

With an impressive height of 1.94 m, Bichsel has the physical requirements to cause a sensation in central defense. Particularly noteworthy is his left foot technique, which could make him the only real left footer in the FCM's defensive area. His current contract with 1. FC Saarbrücken runs until June 30, 2026, but his market value of almost 400,000 euros could make a move more realistic. According to Transfermarkt.ch, the talented player also plays as a left-back and is advised by Footuro AG.

However, this search for reinforcements in defense is not the only construction site for the FCM. Schork also indicated that movement is necessary in the offensive area. This is where another name comes into play: Yasin Zor from 1. FC Kaiserslautern II. Zor had an outstanding season in the Oberliga and was able to record 16 goals and 20 assists. Even if his contract with FCK expires and there is still no agreement on a professional contract, Zor could represent an interesting option for the FCM. According to rumors, 1. FC Köln is also interested in the talented attacker.

Extensive options

1. FC Magdeburg's squad planning is in full swing and with potential new additions like Joel Bichsel and Yasin Zor, the team could benefit not only in defense but also in attack. Such transfers could become crucial to the sporting success of the coming season and help FCM further establish themselves in the league while trying to keep up with other clubs interested in the aforementioned players. The coming weeks will show whether the FCM will be able to sign these talents and thus further strengthen the team.