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Farewell to Kusic and Hasse: Energie Cottbus is planning major restructuring!
Energie Cottbus says goodbye to Kusic and Hasse. Coach Wollitz is looking for experienced newcomers for the 3rd league.
Farewell to Kusic and Hasse: Energie Cottbus is planning major restructuring!
Let's take a look at the current developments at the Energie Cottbus football club. There are some efforts being made to optimally position the squad for the coming season. The focus is particularly on the departures of Filip Kusic and Tobias Hasse, who will no longer play for the Cottbus team in the new season. Coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz confirmed this decision and emphasized that both players were not used in recent training and test matches. Hasse, who was with the club for six years, played a total of 154 games, while Kusic has 42 appearances with 31 games to his name after a year and a half last season. There is no new contract for either of them as Wollitz is looking for a different type of player for central defense. This makes Kusic and Hasse the number 12 and 13 departures for the club in the current transfer period liga3 online reported.
But the cleaning up of the squad is far from over. Energie Cottbus has a total of 14 players with expiring contracts, including Karl Pischon and Tim Campulka. The sporting management is working intensively to sign experienced newcomers. After the departure of seven players who have never played in the 3rd league, those responsible in Cottbus are looking for ways to find equivalent replacements. President Sebastian Lemke has already initiated discussions with experienced players and hopes to improve the current situation. In this exciting phase, Edgar Kaizer's future is still uncertain; a contract extension could lead to a subsequent loan. It remains essential for the club to have a good squad in place for the 2025/26 season in the 3rd league.
New additions and squad planning
A look at the new additions shows that Energie Cottbus has put together a colorful mix of different talents. Jannis Boziaris (22) comes from Astoria Walldorf, where he scored 11 goals in 31 games. Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant (24) from the Stuttgarter Kickers, who with his impressive 1.93 meters was hired as a central defender in the mid to upper five-figure range, could also play a key role in the future. Lukas Michelbrink (20) is moving from Hertha BSC to Cottbus on a one-year loan deal. The other newcomers such as Can Moustfa and Theo Ogbidi, who already have experience in the regional league, should strengthen the team.
The final squad planning currently includes:
| position | player |
|---|---|
| goal | Elias Bethke, Alexander Sebald |
| Defence | Dennis Slamar, Henry Rorig, Axel Borgmann, Tim Campulka, Nyamekye Awortwie-Grant |
| midfield | Dominik Pelivan, Jonas Hofmann, Janis Juckel, Tolcay Cigerci, Erik Tallig, Can Moustfa, Jannis Boziaris, Lukas Michelbrink, Moritz Hannemann |
| Storm | Erik Engelhardt, Timmy Thiele, Romarjo Hajrulla, Theo Ogbidi, Ted Tattermusch |
The challenges for Cottbus
Energie Cottbus was once an established name in German football, having faced problems and challenges in various leagues since its founding in 1966. After frequently changing rankings, the most recent promotion to the 3rd league was only achieved after a five-year dry spell in the fourth division. Transfer market highlights that the last few seasons have been marked by multiple promotions and relegations. Cottbus shows that success can be achieved again even after difficult times. By renaming the club stadium to the LEAG Energie Stadium last season, the club was also able to experience a breath of fresh air in its external image.
The coming season will be crucial for Energie Cottbus to regain a foothold in professional football and secure the club in the long term. The fanatical fan base and the positive development in the squad give hope for a successful return to the higher leagues. It will be interesting to see how the team will perform under Wollitz and whether the new additions can contribute to their success.