Former national team goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand, until recently under contract with FC Valencia, joins 1899 Hoffenheim. The 29-year old dissolved his ties with the Spanish team six days ago.
“That was the right move for Timo. His situation in Valencia was up in the air, while his new coach is counting on him. Which is always good to know for every player”, said Joachim Löw, himself in charge of the German national team.
After a 17 months stay in Valencia, Hildebrand returns to the Bundesliga, which he left after winning the German championship with the VfB Stuttgart in May 2007. He is expected to give his debut for league-leaders Hoffenheim following the upcoming break in a game against Energie Cottbus on January 31, 2009. Hildebrand had been nominated for 7 games of the German national team.
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Former national team goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand, until recently under contract with FC Valencia, joins 1899 Hoffenheim. The 29-year old dissolved his ties with the Spanish team six days ago.
“That was the right move for Timo. His situation in Valencia was up in the air, while his new coach is counting on him. Which is always good to know for every player”, said Joachim Löw, himself in charge of the German national team.
After a 17 months stay in Valencia, Hildebrand returns to the Bundesliga, which he left after winning the German championship with the VfB Stuttgart in May 2007. He is expected to give his debut for league-leaders Hoffenheim following the upcoming break in a game against Energie Cottbus on January 31, 2009. Hildebrand had been nominated for 7 games of the German national team.
