Braunschweig signs Damjan Kovacevic. The 21-year-old right-back moves from TSV Hartberg and signs until 2029.

What happened?

The transfer of Damjan Kovacevic is the second new signing for the Lions after Frederik Jäkel. The right-back has been playing for Hartberg for three years and made his breakthrough in the professionals. In the past season, he played 28 games.

Why it matters

Damjan Kovacevic is expected to take the next step in his development with the Lions. „You could see the sparkle in his eyes and his great conviction that he wanted to take this path with us“, said sports manager Benjamin Kessel. The 21-year-old will play for the Lions until 2029.

What comes next?

The Lions have signed two new players, Damjan Kovacevic and Frederik Jäkel. | Player | Age | Position | Contract | | Damjan Kovacevic | 21 | Right-back | until 2029 | | Frederik Jäkel | 25 | | |

The Lions will fight for promotion to the 1. Bundesliga in the new season. Other players like Benjamin Kessel will be important for the team's success. But the focus is on the new players and their integration into the team. So the new season will be exciting for the Lions. The transfer of Damjan Kovacevic is an important step for the Lions. | Stat | Value | | Games in the past season | 28 |