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Michael Morrison makes big Knighthead transfer claim with ‘best value’ verdict

Birmingham City favourite Michael Morrison believes Christoph Klarer is the pick of the current owner's signings

By Brian Dick · Birmingham Mail

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Michael Morrison named Christoph Klarer as Knighthead's best value-for-money signing at Birmingham City.
Morrison praised Klarer's on-pitch leadership, aggression, and central defensive partnership with Phil Neumann.
The former Blues captain noted Klarer stood out despite big investments in Jay Stansfield, Jhon Solis, and August Priske.

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Former Birmingham City captain Michael Morrison named Christoph Klarer as the club's best value-for-money signing under owners Tom Wagner and Knighthead. Speaking on the Keep Right On podcast, Morrison praised the Austrian defender's leadership and technical development since taking over the captain's armband at St Andrew's.

Morrison highlighted Klarer's aggression, communication skills, and defensive partnership with Phil Neumann as crucial assets. Despite big-money arrivals like Jay Stansfield, Jhon Solis, and August Priske, Morrison considers the former Darmstadt 98 center-back the standout signing.

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Michael Morrison makes big Knighthead transfer claim with ‘best value’ verdict

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