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Transfer News: SV 98 Loan Dettoni
SV 98 has filled its open position in central defence. Grayson Dettoni joins the club on loan from Bayern Munich II until the end of the season.
Paul Fernie: „Grayson perfectly fits the profile we were looking for in central defence this winter. He’s ambitious, but also extremely eager to learn and ready to embrace his intended role and put pressure on the competition. He received excellent training at FC Bayern, possesses a remarkable understanding of the game, and makes good decisions on the ball. He likes to defend high up the pitch and has the right mentality to win his one-on-one duels. We’re delighted to have him as another option in our squad.“
Grayson Dettoni: „I am very happy about my move to Darmstadt and the opportunity to be part of an ambitious second division club. My goal is to adapt to the level as quickly as possible and I will try to learn something new every day. I am sure that I can take the next step in my development with the Lilies.“
The 20-year-old was born in Manassas, Virginia, and took his first steps in soccer in California, where he played for the San Diego Surf youth team until 2015. At the age of ten, the tall defender moved with his family to Germany and joined the youth academy of TSV 1860 Munich before transferring to FC Bayern Munich’s youth academy in 2017.
At the record German champions, Dettoni progressed through all of Bayern’s youth teams and made his debut for the reserve team in September 2023. The American has made a total of 45 appearances for Bayern in the Regionalliga (fourth tier). In January 2025, Dettoni signed his first professional contract in Munich and was subsequently loaned to Grasshopper Club Zurich for the remainder of the season. This season, Dettoni has made nine appearances in the Regionalliga Bayern.
Dettoni will wear the number four jersey for Darmstadt 98.
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Bundesliga Confirms Matchdays 3 to 6
The Bundesliga finalised the match schedules for matchdays three through six on Wednesday (July 15th): Darmstadt's home game against Hannover 96 on matchday three will take place on Sunday. This will be followed by their away game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern on Saturday at 1pm. The home game against Arminia Bielefeld on Friday evening and the away game in Wolfsburg, also on Friday evening, have also been confirmed.
Transfer News: Kleinhansl Signs for SV 98
The Lilies can welcome another new arrival at the Böllenfalltor: Florian Kleinhansl will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 25-year-old joins on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with 1. FC Kaiserslautern on June 30th.
Lilies continue their scoring spree
Third test, third clear victory. SV 98 won the match against FC 08 Homburg 5-1 (3-0).
Focused Energy becomes a premium partner of SV 98
SV Darmstadt 98 and the fusion energy company Focused Energy are entering into an official partnership. The aim of the collaboration is to more closely link top-level football and high technology from the Darmstadt region and to jointly generate momentum for innovation and future societal issues.
Transfer News: Corredor moves to Nantes
Killian Corredor will be playing in his home country again in the future. SV 98 has reached an agreement with FC Nantes on the transfer of the Frenchman.
Logistical information for the home match against Homburg
On Tuesday (July 14, 6pm), SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Regionalliga side FC Homburg and asks fans to take note of the following information.
Starting Wednesday: Member pre-sale for the first home match against Kiel
A home game against KSV! SV Darmstadt 98 hosts Holstein Kiel for the opening matchday of the 2. Bundesliga season this Saturday (August 8 at 1pm). Here’s how you can be there: the member pre-sale for the new season's first home game begins this coming Wednesday (July 15) at 12pm —available online and at the ticket shop at the Merck-Stadion, as usual. You can find all further details in this announcement.
Digital prize draw for the Krombacher BöllenfallTOR-Goal Bonus
For every home goal scored by the "Lilies," SV Darmstadt 98 fans were doubly rewarded during the recent 2025/26 second-division season. Beyond the joy and excitement, supporters received 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every goal Darmstadt scored at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
Reference: Report on TV revenues 26/27
In recent days, various media outlets have published reports and graphics regarding the distribution of TV revenue for the 2026/27 season. Some of these reports included not only specific figures but also a comparison to the previous season. This comparison indicates a supposed revenue increase of €1.4 million for SV 98 compared to the 2025/26 season.
Successful test in Fehlheim
SV Darmstadt 98 successfully completed their second pre-season friendly, defeating Verbandsliga side VfR Fehlheim 8-0 (4-0).
