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Leonardo Bittencourt Transfer from SV Werder Bremen to Energie Cottbus
Leonardo Bittencourt completed a medical examination at Zweitliga-Aufsteiger Energie Cottbus on Thursday morning. The deal was confirmed one hour after an exclusive report from BILD. Bittencourt expressed his emotional connection to Cottbus and stated that for him this transfer is something very special, that he began his professional football career there as a boy, and that being able to return now causes him great joy and pride.
Leonardo Bittencourt completed a medical examination at Zweitliga-Aufsteiger Energie Cottbus on Thursday morning. The deal was confirmed one hour after an exclusive report from BILD. Bittencourt expressed his emotional connection to Cottbus and stated that for him this transfer is something very special, that he began his professional football career there as a boy, and that being able to return now causes him great joy and pride.
Energie Cottbus has officially confirmed Leonardo Bittencourt's transfer. Bittencourt is scheduled to have his medical with the club soon, and a transfer fee will not be paid because his contract with Werder concludes at the end of June. It is reported that for the move, Bittencourt is relinquishing a substantial portion of his former salary. ‘Bild’ reports that he is planned to be integrated into management following his professional career.
Energie Cottbus has officially confirmed Leonardo Bittencourt's transfer. Bittencourt is scheduled to have his medical with the club soon, and a transfer fee will not be paid because his contract with Werder concludes at the end of June. It is reported that for the move, Bittencourt is relinquishing a substantial portion of his former salary. ‘Bild’ reports that he is planned to be integrated into management following his professional career.
Leo Bittencourt, 32, is moving from Werder Bremen to his hometown club Energie Cottbus, a newly promoted second-division side, on a free transfer. For the move, Bittencourt will accept a considerable salary reduction. According to BILD information, the medical check in Cottbus is imminent. BILD also reports that contact intensified once the promotion of Cottbus was secured. As BILD learned, Leo Bittencourt is expected to be integrated into FC Energie’s management immediately after the end of his professional playing career.
Leo Bittencourt, 32, is moving from Werder Bremen to his hometown club Energie Cottbus, a newly promoted second-division side, on a free transfer. For the move, Bittencourt will accept a considerable salary reduction. According to BILD information, the medical check in Cottbus is imminent. BILD also reports that contact intensified once the promotion of Cottbus was secured. As BILD learned, Leo Bittencourt is expected to be integrated into FC Energie’s management immediately after the end of his professional playing career.
Bild reports on the potential return of 32-year-old German-Brazilian midfielder Leonardo Bittencourt to Cottbus. Following his exclusion from the Werder Bremen squad for two consecutive matches, there are rumors about a potential return to Cottbus for Leonardo Bittencourt, leading to questions about whether he might depart during the winter. In the current 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, Bittencourt has made 8 appearances without scoring a goal or providing an assist. His contract with Werder Bremen is set to expire on June 30, 2026, and his current market value is €1.20m, according to Transfermarkt. He has been capped 20 times for the Germany U21 team, scoring 3 goals.
Bild reports on the potential return of 32-year-old German-Brazilian midfielder Leonardo Bittencourt to Cottbus. Following his exclusion from the Werder Bremen squad for two consecutive matches, there are rumors about a potential return to Cottbus for Leonardo Bittencourt, leading to questions about whether he might depart during the winter. In the current 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, Bittencourt has made 8 appearances without scoring a goal or providing an assist. His contract with Werder Bremen is set to expire on June 30, 2026, and his current market value is €1.20m, according to Transfermarkt. He has been capped 20 times for the Germany U21 team, scoring 3 goals.
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