Christoph Klarer was sold the project by Birmingham City as he agreed to complete a move to St Andrew's ahead of the new season. Towering centre half Klarer has completed a move from Darmstadt, who spent last season in the Bundesliga; although he'd have had the opportunity to play in the German tier, Klarer - who came through the Southampton academy - has opted for the English third tier.
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Christoph Klarer's Birmingham City promise will be music to Chris Davies' ears
Defender Christoph Klarer was sold by the Birmingham City 'project' as he completed a permanent transfer last week