Hannover 96 have released a statement after Birmingham City announced that German defender Phil Neumann had signed a pre-contract agreement with the club. Neumann will join Blues on July 1 at the end of his Hannover contract in readiness for the 2025/26 season.

Birmingham City have agreed a deal to sign German defender Phil Neumann in the summer. The 27-year-old has signed a pre-contract agreement and will join the Blues from Bundesliga 2 side Hannover 96 in July.

Birmingham City are set to land long-term defensive target Phil Neumann on a pre-contract deal ahead of a summer switch from Hannover 96.

Birmingham City have long been admirers of German defender Phil Neumann who is expected to leave Hannover 96 in the next six months

Birmingham City are looking to complete the signing of Hannover 96 defender Phil Neumann and make him their first signing of the January transfer window.Neumann’s contract will expire at the end of

Birmingham City are looking to complete the signing of Hannover 96 defender Phil Neumann and make him their first signing of the January transfer window. Neumann’s contract will expire at the end of the season therefore Hannover are looking to cash in before they lose him on a free transfer.

Birmingham City are expected to bring Phil Neumann to the club - although whether it's this month or the summer remains to be seen

A German Under-20 international, Neumann started his career with Schalke before leaving in 2017 to spend two seasons with FC Ingolstdat. He joined Holstein Kiel in 2019, making 79 appearances over three seasons.