Goalless striker and ex-BTSV keeper
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Rot-Weiss Essen doubled down shortly before the transfer deadline. Dickson Abiama (27) strengthens the offensive of the fourth-placed team in the 3rd league on loan from 1. FC Kaiserslautern. For the striker, who RWE wanted in the summer, there should be a purchase option in the event of promotion. For FCK, Abiama remained without a goal or assist in 30 appearances; this season he only got 392 minutes on the pitch.
“It’s important for me and my self-confidence to be on the pitch regularly. That’s why I’m happy that those in charge at FCK have granted my wish and allowed me to move to Rot-Weiss Essen. I want to give my all in the next six months and present myself well,” said Abiama.
“Dickson is a player we’ve had on our radar for a long time. With his great dynamism, his strong physique and his carefree style of play, he can influence the course of a game on the offensive. What was crucial for us was the search for a player who could create additional depth in our offense with a lot of speed. Dickson has exactly these qualities. His style of play means he can be used flexibly both on the offensive wings and in the middle of the attack. He also already has valuable experience in the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga and will be fully involved here on Hafenstrasse until the summer,” explained director of professional football Marcus Steegmann.
In addition to Abiama: Rot-Weiss Essen is also bringing in goalkeeper Casali
Rot-Weiss Essen is also reacting to the knee injury of regular goalkeeper Jakob Golz (27). Ex-Braunschweiger Tino Casali strengthens the goalkeeping team. The Austrian, who terminated his contract with Austrian Bundesliga club SCR Altach at the beginning of January, signed a contract until the end of the season.
