FC Augsburg Sporting Director Marinko Jurendic has outlined the reasoning behind the decision to loan Ghana-German defender Patric Pfeiffer to Swiss club Young Boys BSC. The move, finalized as Young Boys prepare for their UEFA Champions League qualifier against Galatasaray on August 21, is intended to provide Pfeiffer with valuable playing experience at a high level.

Pfeiffer, who stands 6 feet 5 inches tall, is contracted with Augsburg until June 2027. Commenting on the loan, Jurendic stated, “We mutually agreed that a loan to an ambitious club competing in Europe, where Patric can play regularly, is the best course of action. The goal is for Patric to gain experience playing at a high level for Young Boys, including participating in European competitions.”

Pfeiffer, who recently received his Ghanaian passport, sees the move as an ideal step for his career development. The former Hamburger SV player is also in line to represent Ghana’s Black Stars and will turn 25 on August 20.