German youth international and former Bundesliga midfielder Matti Steinmann has signed for Wellington Phoenix.
Steinmann, 24, joins from second division outfit Hamburger SV and has penned a one-year deal for Ufuk Talay’s men.
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“I have watched the Hyundai A-League a lot so when the offer came in, I knew I would be playing a high level of football,” Steinmann said.
“Ufuk is wanting young, hungry players that are technically good which suits my style of play.”
A defensive midfielder also capable of playing at centre back, Steinmann made his Bundesliga debut for Hamburger against Bayern Munich in 2014.
He would go on to make eight further top-flight appearances for Die Rothosen in the 2017/18 season, a campaign in which the six-time German champions were relegated for the first time in their history.
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Steinmann made three appearances for the club in the 2. Bundesliga last season, before spending the rest of the campaign on loan with Danish Superliga outfit Vendsyssel FF.
“He is a very talented young player that can progress into a very dominant midfielder,” hailed Talay.
“With his international background and playing experience at the top level in Germany, he will bring us that professionalism while still at a young age.”
