The table tennis world is buzzing with excitement! Olympic and world champion Fan Zhendong has made the bold decision to leave China for a season and compete in Europe. On May 31, 2025 , the Table Tennis Bundesliga (TTBL) confirmed that 1. FC Saarbrücken-TT had secured what many are calling a sensational signing. Fan Zhendong, just 28 years old, will now play a full season in the Bundesliga, the German Cup, and the Champions League. At Saarbrücken’s season launch event on August 27, 2025 , Fan expressed his enthusiasm for this new challenge. He said he was eager to learn in a different environment and help his team compete for trophies. Saarbrücken’s team manager, Nicolas Barrois , described the move as a historic milestone for the club and for European table tennis, saying that one of the most successful players of the last decade was now part of their roster. A Rocky Start in Germany On August 31, 2025 , Fan made his highly anticipated debut in the Bundesliga. His team, Saarb...