Energie Cottbus: Butler before change - President announces talks!

Energie Cottbus: Butler before change - President announces talks!

Cottbus, Deutschland - What is going on at Energie Cottbus? A fresh wind blows across the club, which has targeted a promising new addition in recent weeks. Justin Butler, the 24-year-old left-back, has been training in the team for over two weeks now and has made a strong impression. President Sebastian Lemke has already announced "more intensive discussions", which indicates that those responsible seriously think about a contract. The step for Butler could be the fifth stop in his career after playing 93 games in the 3rd league for clubs such as Ingolstadt, Mannheim, Dortmund II and Sandhausen. His contract at Sandhausen expired on June 30, which makes him free of charge, which would be a financial advantage for Cottbus. However, Butler would have to cut back on the salary compared to Sandhausen, which could possibly make the negotiations a little more complicated.

The young player presented himself in a trial training and in test games and, according to his own statements, shows great interest in a move to Cottbus, which he sees as a "cool traditional club". This could end up a real coup if these negotiations lead to a positive result. The Cottbus trainer and those responsible see Butler an enrichment for the defensive.

further observations in trial training

But Butler is not the only player who wants to prove himself in trial training in the Energie Cottbus. So left -back Leon Guwara from FC Ingolstadt is on board. He still has a contract until 2026, but a loan could only be considered if his contract is extended accordingly. At the same time, Dennis Duah, who is currently under contract with Dynamo Dresden, is also in trial training. This situation shows that the association is actively looking for reinforcements and evaluates several options.

A look at the current transfer situation in the 3rd division also shows that a total of 248 departures were recorded this season, while the additions rise to 217 teams. This is also reflected in the transfer balance, which has a total of € 3,285,000, which illustrates the challenge for many clubs. The market remains in motion, the clubs have to invest clever to stay competitive.

With the possible obligation of Butler, Energie Cottbus could make a good decision that not only strengthens the team, but also brings the new to motivation to the team. It will be interesting to see whether the change comes about and how the further conversations develop. The fans in Cottbus hope for positive news in the near future.