Hannover 96 is on the verge of signing 23‑year‑old Pascal Loretz from FC Luzern as its new first‑choice goalkeeper, with negotiations reportedly advanced according to Bild and n‑tv. After Nahuel Noll’s departure, the club urgently needs a replacement between the sticks.

Who is Pascal Loretz?

Born in 2003, Pascal Loretz has become a reliable keeper in the Swiss Super League. At FC Luzern he logged over 30 appearances, praised for his reflexes and ball‑playing ability. He has yet to sign an international contract, making the move financially appealing for Hannover.

Why does the transfer matter for Hannover 96?

Noll’s exit left a gap that interim keepers have only partially filled. Loretz could immediately take the No. 1 shirt and shore up the defence. This season Hannover 96 has scored 60 goals and conceded 44, a +16 goal difference, while sitting 4th with 60 points (16 W, 12 D, 6 L). A solid goalkeeper could help close the 10‑point gap to leaders FC Schalke 04.

How is the current form?

The last five matches all ended in draws (DDDDD), the most recent a 3‑3 stalemate against 1. FC Nürnberg on 17 May 2026. Despite sharing points, the team remains unbeaten, indicating a resilient but not airtight defence. An experienced keeper might turn those draws into narrow wins.

What’s next?

If the deal with Luzern is sealed, the board expects Loretz to join summer training. Coach Daniel Thioune plans to feature the new keeper in training games before handing him a start in the next league fixture. Fans can therefore anticipate a fresh face between the posts in the coming weeks.

Current situation: Hannover 96 sits 4th in the 2. Bundesliga with 60 points from 34 games, 10 points behind league leaders FC Schalke 04. The latest result was a 3‑3 draw with 1. FC Nürnberg (2026‑05‑17).