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Fürth hopes that the engagement of striker Cedric Itten will have more impact on the offensive. Photo: Valentin Flauraud / KEYSTONE / dpa (Image: dpa)
(Foto: Valentin Flauraud/KEYSTONE/dpa)
Fürth – Bundesliga soccer team SpVgg Greuther Fürth has made two last-minute transfers for the fight to stay in the league. Midfielder Sebastian Griesbeck comes from 1. FC Union Berlin, striker Cedric Itten from Glasgow Rangers.
The newcomer, who scored two goals in three games, loaned the Swiss attacker Itten and also secured a purchase option. “Cedric is a typical penalty area striker, tall, robust and with a pull to the goal. He has a lot of potential and really wanted to move to us, ”said managing director Rachid Azzouzi according to a statement from Table 16 ..
A little later, the arrival of Griesbeck was announced. «Sebastian is a seasoned Bundesliga professional, he has a lot of experience. He has now trained and played at a very high level for a year at Union, »said Azzouzi. The 30-year-old made 24 Bundesliga appearances for Union last season. «Sebastian knows how things are going at this level. I am convinced that this experience and quality will be good for us, ”said coach Stefan Leitl.
Itten has first division experience from Switzerland and Scotland. “Cedric brings a lot of force as a striker,” said Leitl. The 24-year-old has also played for the national team. «I believe that in Fürth I will find exactly the conditions to develop myself as best as possible. With the impressions from the conversations and what I’ve already heard about Fürth, it was my absolute wish to come to Fürth, ”said the striker.
Griesbeck is also looking forward to the challenge in Franconia. «There is great potential in this team. I’m looking forward to getting involved here and being able to compete with the boys in the Bundesliga, ”he said.
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