Birmingham City Secure Key Defender with New Long-Term Deal
Birmingham City have made another significant move in securing their squad's future, with captain Christoph Klarer becoming the latest player to commit his long-term future to the club. The imposing centre-back has put pen to paper on a new contract that will keep him at St Andrew's until 2029, marking a two-year extension to his existing deal.
Building Momentum After Solid Start
This announcement comes just one day after goalkeeper Ryan Allsop agreed to extend his stay with Blues until 2028, demonstrating the club's strategic approach to building a stable core squad. Klarer's decision to sign fresh terms cements his status as one of the most crucial components of manager Chris Davies' plans, underlined by his remarkable consistency this season.
The Austrian defender holds the unique distinction of being the only player to have played every single minute of Championship football for Birmingham so far in the current campaign. This reliability builds upon his influential role last season, where he not only established himself as the first-choice central defender but also assumed the captaincy from Krystian Bielik and led the team to a record-breaking 111 points.
A Player Who Instantly Impressed
Since joining from German side Darmstadt 98 last summer, Klarer has made 70 appearances for Birmingham City, finding the net on three occasions. His most recent goal came against Portsmouth just before the international break, further highlighting his growing influence at both ends of the pitch.
Manager Chris Davies has never concealed his admiration for the defender, recalling how he knew immediately that Klarer was his type of player. "I saw a few balls come up and he headed them away," Davies said last season. "He then headed straight into the back of someone's head and I thought, 'That's exactly the kind of player I want'. I've been seriously impressed by him, not only as a player but also as a character. He's a really good leader and someone who's really key for us."
With his future now secured until 2029, Birmingham City have locked down a player who embodies both the defensive solidity and leadership qualities essential for their ambitions in the Championship and beyond.
