Carl Zeiss Jena loses Talent Muqaj: A painful farewell!

Carl Zeiss Jena loses Talent Muqaj: A painful farewell!

In the summer of 2025 there are big changes at FC Carl Zeiss Jena. The association generated considerable income in this transfer period. But the joy of the financial success is clouded by a unfortunate departure: 19-year-old Hamza Muqaj changes to Holstein Kiel to the 2nd Bundesliga. Muqaj had only moved out of youth to the professional squad a year ago and now seems to take an important step in his career. Coach Volkan Uluc commented: "It hurts sporty, but I'm happy for Hamza and his development." This reports thueringen24.de .

The departures at Jena cannot be overlooked. So far, eleven players have already left the club, including the names Khalid Abu El Haija, Antonio Jozanovic and Erik Weinhauer. The alarm bells ring that there were only five new additions. Sports chief Patrick Versa emphasized the "economically sensible transfer agreement" for Muqaj and the need to replace the graduates sensibly in order to sniff the third division promotion again next year. The goal remains clear: the association plans to invest the income in a targeted manner in order to remain competitive, especially in the coming season of the 3rd division, which already attracts an overall market value of 119.08 million euros. fc-carlzeiss-jena.de

The squad in upheaval

In the 3rd division, which attracts 25/26 spectators as part of the season, FC Carl Zeiss Jena still has the chance to pull the helm around despite the departures. Many clubs have an average of around 24 to 30 players and an age range of 21 to 27 years. In particular, the participants such as FC Hansa Rostock or SSV Jahn Regensburg have a remarkable player values of 9.05 million euros or 8.55 million euros.

The loss of a talent like Muqaj could seriously affect the seasonal plans. With the question mark behind the squad strength, the FCC looks tense into the upcoming weeks. The team urgently needs to work together if they want to aim the promotion to the 2nd Bundesliga and want to make up for the losses suffered. The upcoming transfers could be crucial for whether the FCC can achieve a medium role next season or a promotion.