SC Freiburg's new goalkeeper Mio Backhaus has felt right at home after his move from SV Werder Bremen. The 22-year-old, who joined for twelve million euros, showed himself to be calm and grateful during his first training session. He was particularly impressed by the atmosphere at the Europa-Park-Stadion in front of thousands of fans.
How does Backhaus feel at SC Freiburg?
Backhaus was thrilled from his first moments at Freiburg. After training, he signed autographs and received warm words from the fans. "It was very cool, you come in and hear all the fans. I really enjoyed it", he said. The support from the fans makes him particularly happy.
What role do the Japanese teammates play?
As a half-Japanese player, Backhaus has three countrymen on the team: Yuito Suzuki, Rihito Yamamoto, and Keisuke Goto. Although he only knows Yamamoto so far, he could play an important role in helping the new signings settle in. "We'll see", Backhaus said with a laugh.
What are Backhaus' goals at SC Freiburg?
The goalkeeper wants to help the team and be a reliable backstop. "The coach or Jochen (Saier) can set a goal, but that's not my duty", he said. With his move to Freiburg, Backhaus has taken the next logical step in his career.
