TSV 1860 Munich sign http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Collin-Benjamin-c9402 from Hamburg SV on a free transfer- Bundesliga news
2.Bundesliga side 1860 Munich have secured the services of Hamburg SV defender Collin Benjamin on a free transfer. The player has signed a one-year contract ending in the summer next year with the Lions having the option to extend
the stay.
TSV 1860 Munich finished ninth on the standings table last season with 50 points. The club won 14 and lost 10 times in the 34 games played and will spend another season in the second tier of German domestic football.
Benjamin expressed his delight on the move and insisted that the club have a very good chance in the next season. He also stated that he is ready to serve the club in any possible way and added that this will be a new challenge
in his career.
“The 'Lions' have got the chance of a new start and being able to help in that process is very exciting,” the Namibian international was quoted as saying in an interview.
Club manager Reiner Maurer praised the player for his versatility and admitted that he is a value addition to the squad considering the experience he has. The tactician also acknowledged the defender’s leadership qualities and
wants him to perform well in the next season.
“Colin can play in various positions. He's got great character and he's amassed plenty of experience during his career in both the Bundesliga and at international level. He's a http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Real-c30728 leader,” the coach added.
The Lions’ http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sporting-89-c40576 Coordinator Florian Hinterberger hailed the Namibian as a complete player and maintained that he will be a great signing as he has the amount of experience and the ability to take the club forward.
"Collin is a very good fit for our young team. I am convinced of his footballing qualities, and he takes responsibility on the pitch," claimed Hinterberger.
Collin Benjamin made 146 league appearances for Hamburg in his ten years at the club and scored 13 goals in the process. The 32-year old also captains his national side and has 32 international caps to his name, scoring two goals.
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