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Signs with Hoffenheim Lenz has agreed on a deal with Hoffenheim after his release from Leipzig.

Impact Lenz was able to find a new club as he is set to stay in Germany after signing with Hoffenheim with immediately effect. He ended last campaign with Leipzig following his stint with Frankfurt, making only five appearances in Bundesliga play last campaign, making him just a depth option for the side.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

In squad to face Werder Bremen Lenz (calf) is among the substitutes for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Lenz returns from a calf injury that has kept him out of Leipzig's squad over the last three matches. The fullback has yet to start a match in the Bundesliga this season totaling just 33 minutes from the bench.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to training Friday Lenz (calf) is set to return to full team training Friday ahead of Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.

Impact Lenz has switched to team training and will look to be an option for the Werder clash. He's been out of action since December, which will limit his time on the pitch until the season ends, working on form and fitness for the 2024/25 campaign.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Working partially with group Lenz (calf) featured in parts of team training, his team announced Tuesday.

Impact Lenz continues on his road to recovery, now training in parts with the team after working individually over the past two weeks. The defender will now look to participate in a full tram training session ahead of Saturday, looking to be an option to face Werder Bremen after three games out.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Lenz (calf) took part in individual training Tuesday, the club announced.

Impact Lenz is beginning the first parts of his recovery process, as he is now starting to train individually after missing the club's last match due to a calf issue. The defender will now hope to get into team training over the week, hoping that is enough to leave him as an option for Saturday's match against Dortmund.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Heidenheim Lenz (calf) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.

Impact Lenz has had little not no influence to the first team, having been an unused sub for most of the season. This has resulted in just four appearances off the bench in league play since joining from Frankfurt in the summer.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Out of first team Lenz was left out of the squad for Saturday's 2-0 win over Gladbach.

Impact Lenz last appeared for Leipzig in December and was left entirely out of the first team squad for Saturday's clash. The defender was signed as a depth option, but David Raum has stayed fit, keeping Lenz on the bench more often than not. Lenz has made just six appearances (one start) in all competitions.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Only five appearances Lenz made just five appearances in all competitions before the international break.

Impact Lenz completed the move to Leipzig from Frankfurt and has made just five total appearances. The full-back hasn't been required and hasn't proven to be any sort of challenge to David Raum in the starting XI. Barring an injury it's tough to see Lenz earning much more than this depth role.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes Leipzig move Lenz completed a transfer to Leipzig from Frankfurt, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Lenz goes from being the second-choice right-back in Frankfurt to the second-choice right-back in Leipzig. It's not a big change but Leipzig are aiming for a deep Champions League run and Lenz could see a significant amount of playing time as a depth option behind the streaky David Raum.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leipzig signs Europa League-winning defender Lenz from Frankfurt in 10th new arrival

Leipzig has added depth to its squad by signing Europa League-winning defender Christopher Lenz from Eintracht Frankfurt

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes bench for Mainz clash Lenz is fit and in the match day squad to face Frankfurt on Sunday.

Impact Lenz was left out of the squad in mid week Conference League action but returns in a bench capacity Sunday. Philipp Max draws the start at left wing-back as the locked in starter at the position.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left out of squad Lenz will not be in the squad for Thursday's Conference League clash with Levski.

Impact Lenz will travel with the team in order to continue training with the squad but will not be available even as a bench option. The defender missed the season opener as well and could be dealing with an undisclosed injury or expected to depart prior to the close of the transfer window. At this point, Lenz is unlikely to be available versus Mainz on Sunday, though he hasn't been officially ruled out.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season in starting XI Lenz started the final seven matches of the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Lenz opened the season on the bench for the most part following the departure of Filip Kostic, with Buta and Eric Junior getting starts in place of him. Lenz took on a larger role in the closing stages of the Bundesliga and could see an uptick in playing time if he can earn the starting job in pre-season.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Lenz (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's trip to Leverkusen, manager Oliver Glasner told reporters.

Impact Lenz is recovering from an undisclosed issue that ruled him out during a Tuesday DFB Pokal clash with Union Berlin. The defender is now back in full team training and has the chance to return for Saturday's Bundesliga clash.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Pokal Lenz (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's DFB Pokal clash with Union Berlin, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Lenz remains out as he deals with an undisclosed issue. There's still hope for the defender to return before a Saturday trip to Leverkusen, though some sort of return to training would be required to make him a real choice.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left out Friday Lenz will miss Friday's clash with Bochum after being left out of the match-day squad.

Impact Lenz's absence may be related to the fact that he subbed off in the 73rd minute against FC Union on March 19, though he had rarely gone the full 90 minutes. Without Lenz in the squad, Philipp Max will slot into the left-midfield role for Friday's contest.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong volume in draw Lenz generated four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus SC Freiburg.

Impact Lenz sent in four crosses but was held off the scoresheet as he returned to the starting XI. Due to fitness and form Lenz got the start over Luca Pellegrini though when everyone is fit it's likely that Lenz would be a depth option. Still when in the starting XI Lenz is an upside play at left-back.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features in friendly Lenz (thigh) started and played an hour in Friday's club friendly against Atalanta.

Impact Lenz made his first appearance since October on Friday after recovering from a thigh injury. He has started seven games across the Bundesliga and Champions League this season, splitting time with Luca Pellegrini at left-back/left wing-back.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing individually Lenz (thigh) has been rehabbing individually and working in team training, Frankfurt announced.

Impact Lenz continues to make his way back from a muscular issue that ruled him out for the final matches of the Bundesliga. The left-back is on target to return for a Jan. 21 clash with Schalke, though it's uncertain if he can displace Luca Pellegrini in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Mainz Lenz (thigh) won't be fit for Sunday's match at Mainz, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Lenz will miss a fifth straight game to finish out the Bundesliga in 2022. In his absence, Ansgar Knauff or Luca Pellegrini will feature on the left flank. In 12 appearances between the league and UCL, Lenz started seven times and recorded two assists.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hoping for return Sunday Lenz is targeting a return during Sunday's trip to Mainz, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Lenz suffered a thigh injury against Wednesday's clash with Marseille and is hoping to return before the Winter break. Whether that's possible or not sounds uncertain, as the manager mentioned getting him back at the end of the week, meaning any set-back would rule him out until January.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with thigh injury Lenz suffered a thigh injury during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Marseille, his club announced Thursday.

Impact Lenz had to depart at halftime of Wednesday's match and will now be unlikely to return in the next 10-14 days. If Luca Pellegrini can maintain his own fitness, he should take over as the starter on the left flank if Lenz can return before the World Cup break. With two assists in his last three matches, the loss of Lenz will be a minor blow to a team that's scored 10 goals and conceded just three in that time.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off hurt Lenz came off with a knock in the first half of Wednesday's clash with Marseille.

Impact Lenz was replaced by Luca Pellegrini who would figure to take over in the starting XI while Lenz is out. Lenz has earned four starts in a row, with two assists in that time, with him and Pellegrini both competing for the spot in the starting XI when both are fit. Lenz is uncertain at best for a Saturday clash with Dortmund in the Bundesliga.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists one of five goals Lenz had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing nine times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 5-1 win over Leverkusen.

Impact Lenz set up Randal Kolo Muani in the 58th minute assisting Frankfurt's second goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the wide man as he rewarded his manager for giving him his third start of the season.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench against Union Lenz is fit and in the match day squad to face Union Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Lenz returns after missing time since early September with a thigh injury. The defender starts from the bench but he has appeared in all but one of Frankfurt's seven Bundesliga matches so far this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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