Benno Schmitz spent his youth development at FC Bayern Munich. Before moving to Cologne, he played for RB Salzburg, where he immediately became a regular. The former German U-20 international won the championship and the Austrian Cup twice with Salzburg.
Head of Sport Stephan Schwarz on the transfer:
We are delighted to have acquired an experienced player in Benno, who can also be utilized in other defensive positions in addition to right defense. That makes him versatile and an ideal addition.”
I'm happy to be here in Zurich. It's a great opportunity to play in an ambitious team. I'm looking forward to the season,” adds Benno Schmitz.
Grasshopper Club Zürich warmly welcomes Benno Schmitz and looks forward to working with him.
