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Hoffenheim sign VfB player

Andreas Beck is transferring from VfB Stuttgart to newly promoted 1899 Hoffenheim with immediate effect.

Neither party have released the details of the fee involved in the deal. The 21 year old, who had been at VfB since July 2000, made 27 Bundesliga appearances for Stuttgart and scored one goal.

The right full-back has also won 16 international caps with the German U21's.

This morning, after breakfast, Beck said goodbye to his VfB colleagues and departed the training camp in Donaueschingen.

A sensible solution

On the subject of the transfer of Beck, VfB team manager Horst Heldt commented: "Hoffenheim stepped up their efforts to sign Andreas Beck over the past few days. Having had several rounds of negotiations we eventually came to an agreement on the transfer details. That's why we allowed Andi to make this move, which is a sensible solution for all involved."

On his departure Andreas Beck said: "This wasn't an easy decision for me to make, having spent eight very happy years with VfB and crowned that with the championship win in 2007. In spite of that, I see a better opportunity for my further development in Hoffenheim."

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