What's happening?
Mainz 05 has signed 23-year-old defender Fabio Gruber for 3.5 million euros. The young player comes from the youth academy of FC Augsburg and has recently played for Nurnberg. Gruber sees Mainz as a challenge, with whom he wants to annoy Bayern Munich. „I believe that's never bad,“ he says. „I think Mainz is always in the media, that they annoy Bayern.“
What does it mean for the future?
Gruber is convinced that Mainz has a good future. „The club is very calm and focused,“ he says. „Mainz has established itself in the Bundesliga over so many years, showing that good work is done – and that was important to me.“
How is Gruber received?
Gruber is well-received by the new teammates. „In principle, every cabin ticks somehow alike,“ he says. „All players have a pointer in their head on their way.“
What's next?
Gruber is ready to prove himself and play for Mainz. „I'm ready to take on the challenge and fight for Mainz,“ he says.
Current statistics
Mainz 05 is currently 9th in the Bundesliga with 33 points from 29 games. The team has scored 35 goals and conceded 44 goals in the current season. Bayern Munich is 43 points behind Mainz.
Next opponent
Mainz 05's next game is against Eintracht Frankfurt on February 6, 2027, which will be played away from Mainz.
