Nine new signings at Kickers Emden: promotion in the regional league in sight!

Nine new signings at Kickers Emden: promotion in the regional league in sight!

The anticipation is palpable: Kickers Emden starts preparing for the new season on Friday with a short training camp in Ankum (Osnabrück district). The motivation of the players, as sports director Henning Rießelmann emphasizes, is high, and the conditions on site could hardly be better. “It is important that we grow together quickly as a team,” said Rießelmann to the 24 players who are in the training camp, including nine fresh faces.

The goal of the intensive units is clear: the new recruits should be integrated in the best possible way. However, some players such as Peer Mahncke, who is missing after knee surgery, will only join the team later, while Edeka Oduah returns after being out for a long time due to a fractured cervical vertebra. Captain Tido Steffens is on vacation, but will be back in time to take part in the first friendly against regional league team GW Firrel at 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Team structure and forecasts

Overall, the squad looks promising for the coming season. According to information from Transfermarkt, the team has an average age of 24.8 years and a total market value of 935,000 euros. Rießelmann sees a need for action, especially in the storm, especially since the transfer balance is balanced in terms of departures and new arrivals: seven transfer income and nine expenses bring a balance of zero.

Promotion to the 3rd league remains an exciting topic. Although this wish is expressed internally, the club has not officially set a corresponding goal. “We want to develop healthily, without a lot of pressure from expectations,” emphasizes Rießelmann, pointing out the need to use talented players. Coach Stefan Emmerling is looking forward to a challenge: “The quality of the team has increased and we have to find the right first eleven.”

Club development and outlook

The Kickers Emden, who spent the winter in third place in the Regionalliga Nord last season, are optimistic about the future. The coaching team's contracts have been extended to promote continuity and further development of the team. There are also infrastructure projects such as roofing the back straight and investments in the stadium, which are intended to increase the club's attractiveness.

What is particularly important to Rießelmann is the focus on young talents instead of old ex-professionals. This is also reflected in the squad, where the returnees and newcomers bring mutual competition and motivation. “We want to find the best way, including in the second half of the season,” continued Rießelmann.

The coming season promises to be exciting, and Kickers Emden will do everything they can to delight their fans with good football. The first test against GW Firrel could already show the first signs of the club's future path.

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