Niehues to join Heidenheim from second tier Kaiserslautern

Kaiserslautern's Julian Niehues in action during the German 2nd Bundesliga soccer match between SV Wehen Wiesbaden and 1. FC Kaiserslautern at BRITA-Arena. Heidenheim have signed midfielder Julian Niehues on a contract until 2027 from next season onwards, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday. Jörg Halisch/dpa
Kaiserslautern's Julian Niehues in action during the German 2nd Bundesliga soccer match between SV Wehen Wiesbaden and 1. FC Kaiserslautern at BRITA-Arena. Heidenheim have signed midfielder Julian Niehues on a contract until 2027 from next season onwards, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday. Jörg Halisch/dpa
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Heidenheim have signed midfielder Julian Niehues on a contract until 2027 from next season onwards, the Bundesliga club said on Thursday.

Niehues arrives on a free transfer from second division Kaiserslautern where his contract expires on June 30.

Heidenheim are in their debut season in the top flight and 10 points above the danger zone in 11th place.

They appear set to avoid relegation.