Agreement with Option for Purchase
Karlsruhe SC Brings in Roko Simic: A Modern Center-Forward on Loan from Cardiff City
Hey there! Let's talk about the recent acquisition of Roko Simic by Karlsruhe SC, a second-division football club in Germany. This 21-year-old striker, son of Croatian World Cup participant and Champions League winner Dario Simic, joins the team on a loan deal with an option to buy. The deal was confirmed in late June 2025.
Roko's career journey is quite fascinating. He started his youth and early development at Lokomotive Zagreb in Croatia. Later, he moved to Red Bull Salzburg, where he was loaned out several times before landing at Cardiff City in 2024. Unfortunately, his stint at KV Kortrijk, the Belgian club he was with last, was hampered by injuries, with him managing only 143 minutes on the field.
Mario Eggimann, KSC's managing director, spoke highly of the towering striker, stating, "Roko is really eager for his new challenge at KSC. We've been watching him for a while, and we know about his quality. He's a modern center-forward with a strong physique, good technique, and a distinct goal-scoring instinct."
Standing at a notable 1.90 meters tall, Roko is expected to bring his modern center-forward skills and goal-scoring instincts to the 2. Bundesliga. With Christian Eichner and Mario Eggimann valuing him highly and observing his potential for quite some time, Roko could prove to be an impactful addition to the team.
So, there you have it! The Badeners have added a promising young talent to their roster. Let's see how Roko fares in the German 2. Bundesliga. Fingers crossed for a successful season!
[Sources]1. dpa-infocom2. Transfermarkt3. Karlsruher SC Official Website4. Cardiff City Official Website
Sports enthusiasts eagerly await the arrival of Roko Simic in the German 2. Bundesliga, as he joins Karlsruhe SC on a loan deal from Cardiff City. simulations modern center-forward, renowned for his strong physique, good technique, and distinct goal-scoring instincts.
