After four years with TSV 1860 Munich, Leon Klassen is leaving the club.
He is drawn to Austria in the 1st Bundesliga for WSG Tirol.
Munich - Lukas Klaasen's contract with TSV 1860 Munich has expired, his departure from TSV 1860 Munich was already clear.
It has now been clarified where the 20-year-old's journey is going.
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It should be the Bundesliga * in Austria, the signing of the contract at WSG Tirol was announced on Thursday.
Klassen says goodbye to the lion fans with emotional words and without resentment
On Instagram, Klassen addresses the fans personally: “TSV 1860 will always have a place in my heart and I will keep my fingers crossed for the club in the future and only wish the best.
I would also like to thank all the coaches, teammates, employees and fans who have supported and motivated me up to this point.
All the best for the future and see you soon! "
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A few hours after he said goodbye to the fans, Klassen posts the photo of the signing of the contract with the Austrians: “I am grateful that I was given the opportunity to play here and I am motivated to join the other teams and players in the Austrian Bundesliga to be able to measure. "
After training in the Cologne youth academy, Klassen joined the TSV in 2017
The career of Klassen began at Koblenz.
After six years in the youth team of 1.FC Köln, Klassen then moved to Munich to join the Giesinger U19 team.
Leon Klassen played for the Munich Lions for almost four years and made seven appearances under Michael Köllner last season.
A total of classes were on the pitch for the professional team of the Lions 35 times and scored three goals as a left-back.
The seven-time junior national player for Russia is eager for the new task at Tirol: “I am looking forward to the new challenge and will give everything to confirm the trust placed in me.
I would also like to thank everyone who made this transfer possible and who have supported me up to this point! "
WSG trainer Silberberger: "Leon is a young, highly talented player who can take off with us"
Stefan Köck is sports manager at WSG Tirol and says about the newcomer: “Leon is a young, dynamic player who fits in perfectly with our team with his characteristics.
He is a very interesting player who can certainly help our team immediately. "
“Leon is predestined to succeed David Schnegg as left defender.
They have similar facilities and a similar history, ”says Thomas Silberberger.
The current season in the top Austrian division ended the WSG Tirol in 6th place in the championship group.
(Magdalena Schwaiger)
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