1899 Hoffenheim have announced their first new signing ahead of next season. Stephan Schr�ck, who currently plays for Bundesliga 2 leaders SpVgg Greuther F�rth, will move to Sinsheim on a free transfer this summer after the defender put pen-to-paper on a contract lasting until 30th June 2015 with the Kraichgau outfit.
"I'm very much looking forward to the challenge at 1899, who have made a name for themselves on their way to becoming an established side in the Bundesliga," stated Schr�ck of his move. "I can take the next step in my career here."
Hoffenheim's head coach Markus Babbel had this to say about his first summer signing: "Stephan Schr�ck was a prime transfer target of mine. He has all the qualities that a modern day defender needs to have. In signing him we have gained the necessary substance and will have more alternatives in our defensive department for the future."
Philippine international on the books
The son of a Philippine mother and German father, Schr�ck played for DJK Schweinfurt during his early years before moving to SpVgg Greuther F�rth in 2001 as a teenager. In 2004/05 he made the leap into the first team and also represented Germany at both the U-18 and U-20 level.
However last year Schr�ck announced his intention to play for the Philippines and promptly went on to make his international debut on 29th June 2011 against Sri Lanka. A month later he scored his first goal during a World Cup qualifier versus Kuwait which ended in a 2-1 loss for the Philippines.
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