Butler moves to Energie Cottbus – nine new faces in the squad!
Justin Butler is moving to Energie Cottbus, while Tony Lesueur is moving from SV Phönix Lübeck to VfL Osnabrück.

Butler moves to Energie Cottbus – nine new faces in the squad!
A fresh wind is blowing through the ranks of Energie Cottbus. The traditional club has signed Justin Butler, a 24-year-old former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich player. The move to Cottbus was announced after a three-week trial, which apparently convinced everyone involved. Jonathan Butler, who was previously active in the BVB second team, at FC Ingolstadt and most recently at SV Sandhausen, is now welcomed to the team by coach Claus-Dieter Wollitz. “Energy will always remain in my memories,” says Butler and is looking forward to the challenge in the third division. Transfer market
Butler brings an impressive athletic profile. Coach Wollitz emphasizes his commitment as well as his speed and robustness and sees great potential in the new addition. Butler is the seventh player to join the team this season and raises hopes for a successful season.
Another transfer deal
But it's not just Cottbus that is strengthening: VfL Osnabrück has also pushed forward with transfer activities and signed Tony Lesueur from regional league team Phönix Lübeck. Lesueur, the club's tenth new signing, attracted attention last season with 17 points and 13 assists. His versatility and development are also praised by sporting director Joe Enochs. The French player came to Germany via Chambly Oise and Schwarz-Weiß Rehden and will certainly be a valuable addition to Osnabrück. Transfer market
The look into the future will be more exciting: On March 1, 2025 it will be “reunion” for Claus-Dieter Wollitz when Energie Cottbus welcomes VfL Osnabrück to the Leag Energie Stadium. Kick-off takes place at 2 p.m. and the game will be broadcast live on both RBB and Magentasport. These broadcasts are part of the rights for the third division in the 2024/25 season, and there are various ways for fans to watch the game. LR Online
Anyone who wants to support their team
Viewers can look forward to some interesting offers. Anyone who has a Magenta TV contract can get an annual subscription for 7.95 euros per month, while the individual prices for the stream are between 12.95 euros per month and 19.95 euros for non-customers. For those who only want to watch the game once, OneFootball offers a pay-per-view service for 4.99 euros. This way every fan will have the opportunity to support their team - that's the most important thing, right?
So it remains exciting in the 3rd league, and the upcoming games could soon set the stage for very special experiences. With the new talent and experience that both coaches bring to the team, the season is sure to have a lot to offer!