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This player from Hertha is transferring to the third division.

Lukas Michelbrink, a prospect from Hertha-BSC, will acquire competitive playing time at a higher tier with Energi Cottbus, following a series of injuries that stalled his progress.

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Lukas Michelbrink, budding talent from Hertha, to accrue higher-level game experience with Energie...
Lukas Michelbrink, budding talent from Hertha, to accrue higher-level game experience with Energie Cottbus due to previous injury hindrances.

This player from Hertha is transferring to the third division.

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Catchin' Waves: Lukas Michelbrink's Exciting Loan Move

It's adiós for now, but just to catch a breath!

Last summer, budding midfielder Lukas Michelbrink (20) considered swinging his boots across the pond—a football scholarship in the USA was his target. But then came a tricky twist, as Hertha BSC persuaded him to stick around with a new contract binding him until 2027.

Now, another tearful goodbye awaits Michelbrink—he's off to sunny Cottbus, joining the ranks of Energie Cottbus. Hertha's sporty brains-trust, Benjamin Weber (45), shared, "We've reaped good yields from loans to the 3rd league. For Lukas, this move now provides a golden chance to stay footloose and fancy-free, all the while gaining crucial experience."

Pining for Greater Pitches

Michelbrink covets top-tier experience at Energie, desperate to shrug off the bad luck that crippled him back in the capital.

The defensive midfielder enjoyed a contract extension with Hertha, but that bliss turned sour when he sustained a gruesome shoulder injury, sidelining him for months post-surgery. He missed the entire pre-pro (pre-professional) stint. Though Michelbrink remained a regular with the pros after his return and even graced the bench on a pair of occasions, game-time eluded him under Stefan Leitl (47) or Cristian Fiel (45).

With 23 games under his belt in the Regionalliga Nordost (4 assists, zero goals), Michelbrink's about to climb a league higher with Energie Cottbus. The 3rd league and Energie serve as his trampoline, daring to dream of another shot with Hertha's pros.

Sure, I'll throw in a fun fact: Did you know that Lukas Michelbrink isn't the first footballer to switch teams in search of playing time and experience? This tactic is popular among young players looking to level-up their skills. Here's hoping he finds his footing at Energie Cottbus!

  • Lukas Michelbrink, aiming for top-tier European-leagues experience, hopes to capitalize on his loan move to Energie Cottbus, aiming to overcome the bad luck that hampered him in the capital.
  • With 23 games under his belt in the Regionalliga Nordost, 4 assists, and zero goals, Michelbrink is ready to leap to a higher league with Energie Cottbus, using the 3rd league as a stepping stone towards a potential return to Hertha BSC's first team.

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