The Rhein-Neckar Löwen threatens the loss of two regular players. While the departure of goalkeeper Mikael Appelgren has already been determined, stubborn change rumors are also kept around Ivan Martinovic. Most recently, speculation around a million deal was circulating. An alternative could apparently be a spectacular exchange of players.
According to “Mannheimer Morgen”, one veszprem hc extends the sensors to Ivan Martinovic and Mikael Appelgren from the Rhein-Neckar Löwen. On Friday, the HBL club officially graduated from the keeper. It is not yet known where it will go to the Swedes. The 35-year-old’s contract was actually running in Mannheim, like that of Martinovic, until 2026.
Should the Hungarian top club want to sign both players, a transfer in the millions would have to flow – an absolute rarity in handball. Appelgren, according to agreed media reports, has an exit clause of 150,000 euros. For Martinovic, the lions allegedly call up at least 850,000 euros.
HBL: Does a Swede come as a Martinovic replacement?
It is still unclear whether Veszprem can and wants to transfer such a transfer. According to media reports, the Champions League participant therefore thinks of an alternative. “Handball-world.news” reports that an exchange deal could also enable the 27-year-old to move to Hungary.
Accordingly, Lukas Sandell could switch to Martinovic to Mannheim in exchange. Veszprem had recently terminated the contract with the right back player after Pick Szeged announced Sweden’s commitment to the summer of 2026. Sandell could complete a transition year in the HBL, it is said.
In addition, the lions are said to have expressed their interest in Jacob from HSV Handball. In the Hanseatic city, the left -hander is still under contract until 2026. Sandell could close the gaps caused by the Martinovic exit, before the Croatian heir will permanently start from 2026.