Little time in Köpenick
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After a season with only a little season, Ivan Prtajin (29) leaves 1. FC Union Berlin again and returns to the 2nd Bundesliga. The striker strengthens 1. FC Kaiserslautern, in which he is the fourth newcomer. As a year ago, the transfer should be 1 million euros, the contract runs by 2028.
With the recommendation of 13 second divisionists, Prtajin from SV Wehen Wiesbaden came to Union, where he was initially not in demand under Bo Svensson. That changed after the change of coach to Steffen Baumgart, but in the end it was only enough for five missions over 158 minutes. “I would like to thank the fans and the club for my time. Even if I would have liked to play more, I learned a lot at Union and was able to experience the club and city very intensively in the twelve months. Now it is time for a new, exciting chapter that I am looking forward to,” said Prajin.
At the FCK, the Croatian is to replace the striker Ragnar Ache (26), which changes to 1. FC Köln. “I am very happy to be here now. The FCK has a big story and I will do everything to help my part to do good results and do justice to this tradition. I have already played with Wiesbaden here on the Betze and experienced the atmosphere in the Fritz Walter Stadium. Therefore I have a huge anticipation in front of the fans here, which is one of the best in Germany, and so that it is possible,” Prtajin on.
Sports director Marcel Klos added: “Ivan has already shown in the past few years that he can be a top striker in the 2nd Bundesliga. We have observed it intensively in the past seasons and are extremely happy that the change has now come about. He convinces with his header and final strength and also brings with him management qualities and experience. Betzenberg. “