1. FC Nurnberg has further advanced its squad planning for the upcoming season: striker Artem Stepanov is joining the club on loan from Bayer 04 Leverkusen for the 2025/2026 season. The 17-year-old has already been called up to Bayer Leverkusen's professional squad several times this season and has made two appearances in the Champions League. In the U19 DFB-Nachwuchsliga, he scored ten goals in ten games. Joti Chatzialexiou, Sports Director, is convinced of Stepanov's abilities: We have managed to convince an extremely talented and sought-after player to join our team. Stepanov himself is motivated to establish himself in the professional league: The club has approached me early on and presented me with a clear plan for my next steps in professional football. From summer onwards, I want to prove myself in training and games at FCN, drive my development forward as best as possible, and be successful with the team. The 1.92-meter-tall striker is looking forward to the challenge of establishing himself in the professional league. His experiences in the Youth League and the U19 DFB-Nachwuchsliga will help him. Nurnberg hopes that Stepanov's arrival will take the club further forward. The fans of FCN are eager to see how the new player will perform. Stepanov's move to Nurnberg is an important step in his career. The young striker wants to establish himself at Nurnberg and prove his abilities. The future will show whether Stepanov's move will be a success. Nurnberg is counting on Stepanov's talent to strengthen the team. The club's management is confident that Stepanov will fit in well with the team. Stepanov's loan deal is a great opportunity for him to gain experience and develop his skills.