Borussia Mönchengladbach have confirmed the permanent signing of David Herold from Karlsruher SC, with the 23-year-old left-back agreeing a contract that will run until 2030. The Bundesliga club announced the deal on Tuesday, bolstering their options in defence ahead of the upcoming season. Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed by either club.
Herold joins Gladbach after a successful spell with Karlsruhe, where he made 95 competitive appearances. He progressed through the youth ranks at Bayern Munich before joining Karlsruher SC, establishing himself as a key player in the 2. Bundesliga. Last season, Herold featured prominently as Karlsruhe narrowly missed out on promotion to the Bundesliga, finishing third in the league table.
Sporting director Rouven Schröder highlighted Herold’s potential and work ethic as key factors in the club’s decision to pursue the transfer. According to Schröder, the player possesses “a high work rate and attacking drive, as well as a very open personality,” and represents a valuable addition to the squad. He also emphasized that Herold views Mönchengladbach as the ideal platform for his continued development.
Herold himself expressed his delight at completing the move, describing it as a “dream come true” to join a club with the history and tradition of Borussia Mönchengladbach. He specifically mentioned his excitement about playing in front of the club’s passionate fanbase, recalling the atmosphere he experienced during a DFB-Pokal match against Gladbach last season. The player’s arrival provides competition for existing left-back options and adds youthful energy to the Mönchengladbach squad.
The transfer represents a significant step up in Herold’s career, offering him the opportunity to test himself at the highest level of German football. Mönchengladbach will hope that he can seamlessly integrate into the team and contribute to their ambitions in the Bundesliga and beyond.
