Hannover 96 are being linked with a summer move for Austria-South Africa right-back Christopher Olivier, 20, currently with Stuttgart II in Germany’s 3. Liga.
Reports in Germany suggest the 2. Bundesliga side are monitoring the defender, whose current market value is listed at €1.20m, ahead of a possible bid as they look to strengthen their options on the right side of defence. The probability of the transfer is currently rated at 27%, underlining that negotiations are at an early, speculative stage rather than close to completion.
Olivier, born on 31 January 2006 in Au, stands at 1.87m and plays primarily as a right-back, favouring his right foot. He represents Stuttgart’s second team, VfB Stuttgart II, and is regarded as one of their more promising defensive prospects. With no publicly listed contract expiry date at Stuttgart II, there is uncertainty over the precise length of his deal – a factor that has fuelled talk he could potentially become a free agent if his terms are close to running down or have already expired.
The dual national, who holds both Austrian and South African nationality, has been developing his game in the German lower leagues, featuring in the 3. Liga for Stuttgart II. Recent scouting attention has focused on his composure in possession and physical profile rather than headline statistics, with Hannover thought to be attracted by his resale potential as much as his immediate impact.
Transfermarkt data shows his valuation at €1.20m, a fee that would represent a relatively low-risk investment for Hannover 96 as they try to build a squad capable of challenging at the top end of the 2. Bundesliga.
If the move does materialise, a step up from Stuttgart II to Hannover 96 could prove a critical juncture in Olivier’s career, offering a bigger platform in German football to shape his reputation and long-term potential.
