U.S. men's national team defender Chris Richards has left Bayern Munich and re-joined Hoffenheim on loan through the end of the 2021-22 season.
Richards spent the second half of last season on loan at Hoffenheim, where he impressed and became a part of the club's starting lineup.
Prior to joining Hoffenheim again, the 21-year-old extended his contract with Bayern through 2025.
What was said?
In a club release, Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said: “We’re very pleased with how Chris Richards has developed with us, which is why we've extended his contract.
"Chris is a young player who will now gain further Bundesliga experience at Hoffenheim, which is exactly what he needs.”
Hoppe on the move
Richards wasn't the only USMNT player to move on deadline day, as Matthew Hoppe joined La Liga side Mallorca from Schalke.
Schalke have been looking to offload Hoppe as they raise funds following their relegation from the Bundesliga last season.
“The financial aspect of this offer meant that in our current situation, we had to accept,” Schalke sporting director Rouven Schreder said in a club release.
“Matthew is a brilliant young player, but he would have found it tough to obtain the regular starting place in this team in the next few weeks that he wants. We wish him all the best for his personal and sporting future.”
Hoppe, 20, scored six times in the Bundesliga for Schalke in a breakout campaign last term.
Neither Richards nor Hoppe was named to the most recent USMNT roster, as Gregg Berhalter's side gets set to open World Cup qualifying at El Salvador on Thursday.
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