Dusseldorf has signed goalkeeper Lasse Rieß from Mainz 05. The 24-year-old is set to gain match practice and take over as the number one goalkeeper.

What happened?

Mainz 05 has extended Lasse Rieß' contract by one year and loaned the goalkeeper to Dusseldorf. The club wants Rieß to play regularly to improve his skills.

Why is this important for Dusseldorf?

Dusseldorf is getting a goalkeeper in Lasse Rieß who embodies the modern goalkeeper style and fits very well with the team's playing idea. After the departures of Florian Kastenmeier and Marcel Lotka, Rieß has the chance to establish himself as the number one. Niko Bungert, the sports director of Mainz 05, said: «We are convinced of Lasse and his qualities, which is why we have extended his contract. The biggest development steps are always taken when you are on the pitch regularly».

What comes next?

Lasse Rieß will play for Dusseldorf in the upcoming season and try to prove his skills. The club hopes that Rieß can take on a leading role and contribute to success. Samir Arabi, Dusseldorf's sports director, said: «With Lasse, we are gaining a goalkeeper who embodies the modern goalkeeper style and fits very well with our playing idea»