FC Lugano signs Joel Bichsel, brother of NHL player Lian Bichsel. The defender returns to Switzerland and will help the team in the upcoming season. Bichsel spent the last two seasons in Germany with 1. FC Saarbrücken in the third-highest league. "Joel is a left-footed defender who combines physical presence, solidity, and versatility. Although he is still young, he has already gained experience in Switzerland and Germany, and we are convinced that his profile fits very well into our sports project. With his qualities, he offers us additional solutions in defense", says Lugano's "Chief Sports Officer" Sebastian Pelzer about the prominent transfer. Prominent? Of course: Joel Bichsel is the brother of the two ice hockey players Lian (22) and Finn Bichsel (19). Lian made it to the NHL (Dallas Stars), while Finn played last season in the National League for Biel and in the Swiss League for Olten. Closer to Lugano Add Lugano to your teams now to miss nothing. FC Lugano follows Learn more about the Super-League clubs Nothing to miss All stories about FC Lugano Nothing to miss All stories about the Super League What's going on with whom? Here are the most important transfer news A look at the top leagues The most important news about international football