By Ultan Corcoran@UltanCorcoran

Heidenheim close to capturing FC Thun full-back Heule

Frank Schmidt is expected to bolster his squad's defence with the addition of the Swiss fullback.

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Michael Heule of FC Thun is making the leap to German professional football, based on the latest update from Swiss newspaper Blick.

The left-back will soon join 1. FC Heidenheim with the transfer "expected to be finalized in the coming days," the tabloid reports.

A transfer fee in the region of €3.2million will be paid by Heidenheim, thus making it Heule's first stint outside of his native Switzerland.

The 25-year-old has been under contract with FC Thun since 2025 and sensationally won the Swiss championship this summer.

Last season Heule made a total of 31 appearances in the Swiss Super League, providing 2 goals and 5 assists.