Highly-rated Bayern Munich defender Chris Richards is to see out the 2020-21 campaign on loan at Hoffenheim, with the United States international going in search of more regular game time.
Opportunities are expected to come the 20-year-old’s way at the Allianz Arena further down the line, with eight senior appearances already taken in.
Big things are expected of Richards at Bayern, but they are also aware of the need to get regular game time into him amid fierce competition for places.
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They feel the perfect landing spot has been found, with the talented youngster linking up with a domestic rival through to the end of the season.