Zetterer’s journey to fulfilling that potential will continue to take place on the Weser. The ‘keeper will head into next season as SVW’s first-choice stopper for the first time. “It’s another new experience. You have a different standing in the team and more responsibility,” says Zetterer, adding: “I’m really looking forward to it.” He is also looking forward to the return of fellow goalkeeper Mio Backhaus, who has spent this season on loan at Dutch side FC Volendam. Zetterer, who had a spell of his own in the Netherlands with PEC Zwolle a few years ago, heaped praise on the youngster and is eager to work alongside him. “He has good potential and has gained more experience over the past year. I think it’s cool to have someone waiting in the wings who you can show a thing or two.”
But before that, Zetterer’s focus remains on the current season, and his side’s final two fixtures against Leipzig and Bochum. The goalkeeper’s mindset is clear ahead of the games: “We’ll approach the last two matches like finals and then we’ll see where we are in the table after Bochum."
