Augsburg extend contract of striker Richter

IANS  |  Berlin 

have extended the contract of striker ahead of schedule, the club said.

The "Fuggerstaedter" agreed on a long-term contract with Marco Richter, who will stay with until June 2023, it was announced on Monday, reports

"has great potential and also proved that he can play in the last season. We are convinced that he will go his way and we are happy that we were able to tie Marco to the club for five years," Augsburg's said.

The 20-year-old striker made his debut in Germany's top flight in October 2017 and has made 12 appearances to provide one goal.

"is my club. I grew up here and became professional so I am all the more pleased that I can continue to work on my development here," said.

Richter is currently with Germany's U-20 national team and will face Germany's senior team for a test match in

Augsburg completed the season 2017/18 in the 12th position in the standings.

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First Published: Tue, May 29 2018. 15:22 IST