Bundesliga
15.06.2010 18:02:29
Mini Kroos moves to Werder
Felix Kroos made 27 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga for Hansa Rostock
Werder Bremen have completed their second new signing aherad of the upcoming 2010/11 season. Felix Kroos, brother of Toni and formerly of Hansa Rostock, has signed the dotted line on a 3-year contract running until 30.06.2013 with Bremen.The 19-year old attacking player has been on the clubs wishlist for some time now: "Felix Kroos is a very talented player. We've been monitoring his progress intensively over the last few years and are pleased the transfer has now been completed. After a difficult season with Hansa Rostock this is the right step for him to take", explained Werder chairman, Klaus Allofs.
"Everything I hear about Werder is positiveFelix Kroos agreed with Allofs assessment and had this to say about his transfer: "I needed to do something new to further my development. My goal is to become a fully fledged Bundesliga player. There are several top class stars a Werder who will help me progress as a player when I train with them and I'm very excited about being given the chance to play for a club like this."
Having had 5 different trainers during his two year stint at Rostock the midfield man is pleased to be moving to more stable surroundings: "Everything I know and hear about Werder Bremen and Thomas Schaff is positive. That gives a player security", explained the younger of the two Kroos brothers as he looks forward to working together with Werder's head trainer.
"We have high hopes for himThomas Schaff knows about the talent that Felix Kroos will bring to the squad: "He has something about him and we will all work together to help Felix continue in his development. We have high hopes for him at Werder."
