Borussia Mönchengladbach are considering a move for 1. FSV Mainz 05 goalkeeper Daniel Batz, according to a report from Sky Germany. The 35-year-old, who is out of contract this summer, could join the Foals on a free transfer after a season of increased responsibility at Mainz.
Batz began the campaign as a backup to Robin Zentner but was thrust into the starting role following an injury to his teammate. He went on to make 25 appearances across the Bundesliga and UEFA Conference League, keeping seven clean sheets. His performances during this extended run have reportedly put him on the radar of the Gladbach hierarchy as they assess their options between the posts.
The move would represent a significant step for Batz, who has spent his entire professional career at Mainz aside from several loan spells early on. Having established himself as a reliable Bundesliga-level goalkeeper this season, the potential switch to Borussia-Park offers him a chance to compete for the number one shirt at a new club. For Gladbach, acquiring an experienced domestic goalkeeper without a transfer fee aligns with a pragmatic approach to squad building.
However, the situation at Gladbach remains complex, as Sky Germany notes the club currently has several goalkeepers under contract. The future roles of Moritz Nicolas, who held the starting position for much of the past season, and Jonas Omlin, who has been hampered by injuries, are yet to be clarified. The potential arrival of Batz would likely precipitate further decisions within the squad's goalkeeping department.
The report suggests Batz could envision becoming the first-choice goalkeeper at Mönchengladbach, a prospect that may have seemed unlikely at the start of the season. His potential signing would add immediate experience and depth as Gladbach look to improve upon a 14th-place finish in the Bundesliga. The coming weeks are expected to bring clarity to both the player's future and Gladbach's planning for the new season.
