Gladbach has extended the contract of Fabio Chiarodia, a talented center-back, prematurely until June 30, 2028. The 21-year-old player, born in Oldenburg and trained at Werder Bremen, moved to the Niederrhein in 2023. Chiarodia recently made his debut for the Italian national team, showcasing his great potential. Sporting director Rouven Schröder praised Chiarodia as a developing player who managed to play 16 matches for Gladbach last season, despite an injury. Chiarodia spoke positively about discussions with coach Eugen Polanski and the sporting management, who gave him the confidence to continue his path at Gladbach. He is determined to make his breakthrough and looks forward to the club's support. This contract extension is an important step for Gladbach to secure the future of the team.