Goalkeeper from Hertha, Kwasigroch, transfers to Qatar
German Goalkeeper Robert Kwasigroch Makes a Leap to Qatar's Second Division
In a surprising move, 21-year-old goalkeeper Robert Kwasigroch has announced his departure from Bundesliga 2 club Hertha BSC to join Qatar's Al-Markhiya SC. Kwasigroch, who hails from Berlin, has been with Hertha since 2017, progressing through their academy to the professional squad.
The reason behind Kwasigroch's decision to leave Hertha BSC was his pursuit of a new sporting challenge and a lucrative salary offer from Al-Markhiya SC. He has signed a five-year contract with the Qatari club, with a transfer fee reported to be around 300,000 euros.
At Hertha BSC, Kwasigroch made his professional debut in the 2. Bundesliga in September 2023 against Eintracht Braunschweig and played mainly for the U23 team in the Regionalliga Nordost. His previous loan spell at Fortuna Düsseldorf, however, was marred by a meniscus injury, limiting his playing time.
Hertha's sports director, Benjamin Weber, expressed gratitude for Kwasigroch’s commitment and development at the club, wishing him well for his future. In response to Kwasigroch's departure, Hertha quickly moved to reinforce their goalkeeping options by signing Konstantin Heide from Unterhaching, partly to compensate for Kwasigroch’s exit and injuries to other keepers.
Robert Kwasigroch's move to Al-Markhiya SC marks his first move abroad and is seen as a major step in his career, combining a new sporting environment with financial incentives.
Here's a summary of the key details:
- Player: Robert Kwasigroch
- Age: 21
- Previous Club: Hertha BSC
- New Club: Al-Markhiya SC (Qatar Second Division)
- Contract Length: 5 years
- Transfer Fee: Approx. 300,000 euros
- Reason for Transfer: Desire for new sporting challenge, lucrative salary offer
- Hertha BSC Contribution: Youth academy product, mainly U23 appearances, 1 professional debut
- Previous Loan Spell: Fortuna Düsseldorf (limited due to injury)
- Hertha's Response: Replacement signing of Konstantin Heide
This transfer marks Kwasigroch’s first move abroad and is seen as a significant leap in his career, offering a new sporting environment and financial incentives.
Robert Kwasigroch, in his pursuit of new sporting challenges, decided to switch from European leagues to the Qatar Second Division, joining Al-Markhiya SC. His choice of football, football being the sport he is known for, takes him beyond the boundaries of Bundesliga 2 and Germany, showcasing a significant step in his career.
