Arthur Chaves

Chaves joins Augsburg on loan from Hoffenheim until the end of the season, with an option to buy, his new club announced. "Due to the injury-related absences of Chrislain Matsima and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, it was clear to us that we wanted to strengthen our defense. With Arthur, we are signing a combative center-back who fits our requirements perfectly and can play in all three positions in the back line. He knows the Bundesliga very well and can therefore help us immediately," said FCA Sporting Director Benni Weber.

Chaves (eye) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Leipzig.

Chaves is out for Saturday's match against Heidenheim due to an eye injury, according to manager Christian Ilzer. "Arthur is out. He took a hit in training yesterday and has a deep cut to his eye. It needed to be stitched up. The cut is too deep to be available for selection tomorrow."

Chaves has signed a new long term contract with TSG Hoffenheim, the club announced. "Arthur has made remarkable progress over the past year, quickly establishing himself in the Bundesliga and also making his mark in the Europa League with consistent, strong performances. We are delighted that Arthur has clearly committed to us with this early contract extension and that he is looking forward to his future here at Hoffenheim. We are convinced that his sporting development is far from complete, that he still has great potential and that we will succeed together," said Andreas Schicker, Sporting Director of TSG.

Chaves made 26 appearances (24 starts) scoring once in the Bundesliga.