Retiefs pressed
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After goalkeeper Marcel Lotka (24), Fortuna Düsseldorf also confirmed the expected transfer of attacker Christian Rasmussen. The 22 -year -old Dane, who can appear on the right wing, as a center forward and offensive midfielder, comes from Ajax Amsterdam and is already the eighth external access for the new season. The “Bild” recently reported that the Fortuna was able to push the Rasmussen, originally required by Ajax, from 1.5 million to less than one million euros. According to reports, it will be bound by 2029.
“Christian went through the Ajax School and enjoyed excellent training,” said Düsseldorf sports director Klaus Allofs on Thursday. “We see a lot of potential in him and are happy that we were able to convince a player of his quality of our way. By committed Christian Rasmussen, we create new opportunities again when filling the offensive positions.”
Sports director Christian Weber added: “We are very much looking forward to Christian and see him primarily on the right wing, where he can take care of the feeling, the feeling, the feeling for rooms and his creativity for danger in the last third. In addition, he can also cover all other offensive positions and has the ability to stage his teammates as well as to seek the end of the wing. maximum variable set up. “
Fortuna Düsseldorf: Access Rasmussen had “some options”
Rasmussen myself said: “This summer I had to make a very important decision for myself. I had some options and deliberately chose Düsseldorf. Fortuna gives young players the chance to show and develop and have great fans. I would like to help the team with goals and assists find their way to the Bundesliga and win as many games as possible.
The breakthrough as a professional was denied the eight times U21 international Denmark at Ajax-only 25 competitive game operations have been booked for Rasmussen in the first team since 2022/23. He also played a game time for FC Nordsjaelland.