It had been apparent for some time, and as of Thursday afternoon, it's official: Luca Marseiler, currently still active for the third division team Viktoria Cologne, will play for SV Darmstadt 98 from the new season. The Lilies left open how long the 27-year-old's contract runs.

Luca Marseiler has been in focus for SV Darmstadt 98 after his performance this season with 14 goals and eight assists in 32 appearances for Viktoria Köln. He can choose between various second division clubs as his employer after Viktoria denied his release in the winter.