Sturm Graz secures loan player Oermann-U21 star in focus!

Sturm Graz secures loan player Oermann-U21 star in focus!

Graz, Österreich - Sturm Graz has now signed the central defender Tim Oermann, who moved from Bayer Leverkusen to the Austrian club in the coming season. Oermann, who is only 21 years old, already brings some experience. Last season he played 29 Bundesliga games for VfL Bochum and also has 15 missions for the WAC in spring 2023. He is currently with the German U21 national team in preparation for the European Championship, which will take place in Slovakia.

The contract of Oermann with Bayer 04 Leverkusen runs until June 2029, but the loan to Graz forms an important step in its development. Sports director Simon Rolfes describes Oermann as talented and versatile, which is to be supported by the prospect of international experiences in the Austrian league. Managing Director Sport Michael Parensen from Sturm Graz emphasizes that Oermann is considered a "highly talented player", whose speed, physicality and duel strength make it a valuable addition to the club's defensive.

Oermann in the focus of the development

The decision to give Oermann to Graz should also be considered in the context of modern developmental approaches in football. According to a model by Horst Wein, the game intelligence of young players is promoted in five levels of development, starting with basic skills and ending with complex play conditions. Oermann will probably benefit from this orientation because he can play at the SK Sturm in the coming season.

This approach aims to sustainably develop the potential of young talents and to train the necessary skills for professional football. Decision training, position game and the playful use of tactics represent central elements that Oermann could also help. The loan to Graz is not only an opportunity for the club, but also a platform for Oermann to develop as a player and to gain a foothold at the highest level.

The coming months promise to be exciting, since Oermann not only wants to show what is in it for his club, but also as part of the U21 European Championship. In the European Cup, he could also have the opportunity to play against international competition and gain experience that will support him on his way.