Energie Cottbus gets experienced left -back Leon Guwara from Ingolstadt

Energie Cottbus gets experienced left -back Leon Guwara from Ingolstadt

Less than three weeks before the start of the new season there is a breath of fresh air in the squad at Energie Cottbus. Leon Guwara's commitment was announced on Tuesday, while Justin Butler signed his new commitment to Lausitz on Monday. Guwara, a 29-year-old left-back, comes from FC Ingolstadt and has numerous experiences that he gained in his 44 first division games in the Netherlands as well as in 63 encounters in the 2nd Bundesliga and 44 games in the 3rd league. Head coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz emphasizes the need for action on the left-back position, due to the numerous departures in the team.

After Guwara completed a three -week trial training session at the third division club, he was now firmly committed. The anticipation of the new season is increasing, because the team will start to the training camp in Austria on Thursday, where they will prepare intensively for the games. The first competitive game in the 3rd league is on August 2nd against 1. FC Saarbrücken, and the fans can hope for an exciting season.

new additions and departures

Cottbus not only focused on Guwara and Butler before the start of the season. There are also other newcomers in the starting blocks: Ted Tattermusch, a 1.94 meter tall striker, changes from FC Carl Zeiss Jena, while Theo Ogbidi and Moritz Hannemann strengthen the offensive with their instinct. In addition, Finn Heidrich, captain of the A-youth, moves into the professional squad.

• New additions:
  • Leon Guwara (left -back, FC Ingolstadt)
  • Justin Butler (Offensive, FC Bayern Munich)
  • ted Tattermusch (striker, FC Carl Zeiss Jena)
  • Theo Ogbidi (outskirts, Lok Leipzig)
  • Moritz Hannemann (Würzburger Kickers)
  • Finn Heidrich (A-youth, captain)

But there are also some painful departures: Edgar Kaizer changes to Greifswald FC, and Tobias Hasse leaves the club after six years. Niko Bretschneider and Lucas Copado also left Cottbus, while at least eight other players say goodbye to the team.

A look at the history of the club

Energie Cottbus, founded on January 31, 1966, has had an eventful story. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the club established itself in professional football and celebrated great successes, including the first promotion to the Bundesliga in 2000. After a challenging phase in recent years, the Cottbusers have succeeded in returning to the 3rd league after they were able to win the championship of the Regionalliga Nordost

The official club name is the Football Club Energie Cottbus, and the home stadium, the Stadium of Friendship, offers space for 22,528 spectators. During the 2024/2025 season, the stadium was even renamed Leag Energie Stadium. The fans only have to be desired that the coming season will be as successful as the last.

The club is determined to play a strong season and to inspire the domestic followers with gripping games. It is to be hoped that the newcomers around Guwara and Butler will be well integrated into the team and that Cottbus will take a successful start against 1. FC Saarbrücken on August 2nd.

For current information about the club and upcoming games, visit the official website of Energie Cottbus at www.fcenergie.de .

Detailed reporting on the newcomers and departures also existed at rbb24 and MAZ online .