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Hannover sign Freiburg' s defender Oliver Sorg

Xinhua, June 11, 2015 Adjust font size:

Defender Oliver Sorg moved from relegated Freiburg to Hannover, the Bundesliga club confirmed in an official statement on Wednesday.

After six years with Freiburg Oliver Sorg joined Hannover by inking a four-year deal with Hannover.

"With Oliver Sorg we have signed a versatile player for our defense. He fits perfectly into our team with his experience, attitude and character," Hannover' s sporting director Dirk Dufner said.

The German international, who made his debut under Joachim Loew in May 2014, made overall 105 Bundesliga appearances and three goals for the "Breisgauer" .

"I am very pleased with my transfer to Hannover. I think it the right move for me. Nevertheless I would like to thank Freiburg and especially my coach Christian Streich who helped me a lot," Oliver Sorg said.

Freiburg slipped into the second division after completing the season 2014-2015 on the 17th place meanwhile Hannover finished on the 13th position. Endi