Krauß wants to lead Hansa Rostock to 3rd league success – a new start in Rostock!

Krauß wants to lead Hansa Rostock to 3rd league success – a new start in Rostock!

A new wind is blowing at FC Hansa Rostock! After a turbulent change, Maximilian Krauß is now in the starting blocks to prove his skills in the 3rd league. The 24-year-old player, who was active for Energie Cottbus last season, has signed a fresh contract with Hansa Rostock and brings a lot of potential. Last season he scored eight goals and provided three assists in 33 games - a record that makes Hansa fans optimistic.

The takeover of Krauß was officially announced on Monday. The background to his commitment is a difficult time in Cottbus. There he was suspended after a direct argument that raised his desire to move to Hansa. Energy coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz was negative about Krauss and called him a “bad apple,” a statement that the player rejected as disrespectful. Hansa Rostock, on the other hand, sees him as a valuable reinforcement, especially for the offensive game. Director Amir Shapourzadeh praised his playing mentality - exactly what the Rostock team will need this season in order to play in the fight for promotion, even if Krauß himself has not yet specifically spoken out about promotion. Rather, he emphasizes that Hansa should be at the top.

The return to old roots

On Saturday at 2 p.m. Krauß will make his comeback in a preparatory game against Greifswalder FC. A very special event for the player, who has already settled in well in Rostock. “I feel very comfortable in the city and the club,” says Krauß. The support of the fans and the good integration into the team helped him a lot during this transition period. He plans to get in touch with President Sebastian Lemke to have further discussions about his role in the team.

Krauss can be deployed flexibly on both wings, which could offer the Hansa coaching team additional options. He emphasizes that he wants to do everything he can to improve the team's athleticism and to be actively involved in the game philosophy.

A look into the future

Hansa Rostock can look forward to the challenges ahead. The 3rd league won't be a walk in the park, but with Maximilian Krauß on board the tide could turn. The player himself says: “I want to ensure success here and I’m highly motivated.” His goal is to give the club new impetus not only on the pitch, but also in the team structure.

The coming season will show how the squad forms under Krauß's new influence. The first step has been taken, now it's time to take the next steps together.

Uckermark Kurier and rbb24 report on the background to the transfer and the promising future of Maximilian Krauß at Hansa Rostock.