Nuremberg is starting its summer preparations for the new season full of enthusiasm!

Nuremberg is starting its summer preparations for the new season full of enthusiasm!

On Tuesday, June 23, 2025, 1. FC Nürnberg will start their summer preparations to leave the football-free period behind them. Captain Robin Knoche and the coaching team, led by Miroslav Klose, have already set their goals for the coming season. It will be particularly important to lay the foundation for a successful season and bring a breath of fresh air into the team.

A key part of this plan is new signings like Semir Telalovic, who scored an impressive 12 goals last season with SSV Ulm. Such commitments are an attempt to further develop the young players and strengthen the team. Last season, the FCN finished in 10th place in the 2nd league, only 28 points were given away after leading, which is the negative record in the league. Sports director Joti Chatzialexiou has made it clear that the goal for next season is to get into the top seven.

Young talents in focus

The team remains young, with a clear focus on developing talent. Transfers like those of Ayoub Chaikhoun (19), Justin von der Hitz (18) and Artem Stepanov (17) underline this. The positioning of the offensive will also be important, especially after the departures of Stefanos Tzimas (12 goals), Mahir Emreli (11 goals) and Janis Antiste (5 goals). Signing Telalovic in the low to mid-six figures could prove to be a smart deal.

The offense was still among the four best in the league last season with a total of 60 goals. Nevertheless, there are rumors about a possible transfer of playmaker Berkan Taz, who attracted a lot of attention with 13 goals and 15 assists last season. At the same time, it remains to be seen whether Caspar Jander, who is interested from VfB Stuttgart, will leave the club. His departure could create new financial leeway.

Klose's responsibility as a coach

Coach Miroslav Klose has a great responsibility and zeroes the high expectations with the young squad around talents like Tzimas, Finn Jeltsch and Jander. In his first six months as coach, Klose reflects on the importance of teamwork and is optimistic about his players' development. The win against Eintracht Braunschweig was a bright spot recently after FCN had previously gone six games without a win.

The second half of the season begins for FCN on January 19, 2025 with a home game against Karlsruher SC. The squad, which consists of 32 players, currently has to be reduced in size, which Klose has already described as a prerequisite for possible future winter transfers.

The 2nd Bundesliga: An exciting competition

The current 2024/2025 season of the 2nd Bundesliga will open on August 2, 2024, with the opening game taking place between 1. FC Köln and Hamburger SV. The league has seen an increase in spectators in recent years, which has increased revenues to 786 million euros. Media exploitation and the associated advertising revenue are very popular. 1. FC Köln is considered the most valuable club in the league with a market value of over 60 million euros.

The coming months will be crucial for 1. FC Nürnberg as the players and coaching staff work hard to achieve their goals in the 2nd Bundesliga. With a breath of fresh air and lots of young talent, it could be an exciting season for the club.

For further information on developments in FC Nürnberg and the 2nd Bundesliga, read the reports BR, In Franconia and Statista.