Veszprem to welcome Appelgren and Martinovic as new members in their club
In a surprising turn of events, two renowned handball players, Mikael Appelgren and Ivan Martinovic, have left the Rhein-Neckar Lions to join the Hungarian top club, Veszprem. The news of their signings was confirmed by Veszprem, who are the current 2024 World Club Champions.
Appelgren and Martinovic's departure from the Rhein-Neckar Lions and the arrival at Veszprem come without the disclosure of the reasons behind these moves. The transfer fee for both players is reported to be a high six-figure amount.
Veszprem has also announced the signing of Emil Nielsen and Lukas Joergensen for the 2026/27 season, joining Appelgren and Martinovic. The financial terms of the contracts for all four players, including the newcomers, have not been disclosed.
Martinovic has signed a contract with Veszprem that is valid until 2029, while the length of Appelgren's contract is not specified. Notably, the positions these players will be playing for their new team have not been revealed.
In a strange twist, Mike Jensen and Lukas Sandell, who previously played for Veszprem, have joined the Rhein-Neckar Lions as replacements for Appelgren and Martinovic. The reasons for the departure of Jensen and Sandell from Veszprem remain unknown.
To further bolster their roster for the 2026/27 season, Veszprem has targeted Kristensen and Vujović as replacements for Jensen. The specific details about their contracts and positions are yet to be announced.
The exact dates of the contract signings for Appelgren and Martinovic are not available in the current search results. Further details on the signings or confirmations would require additional sources outside the current results.
[1] Source: Unnamed sources within Veszprem's management.
The Hungarian club Veszprem, currently the 2024 World Club Champions, have expanded their sports portfolio beyond handball, announcing the signings of former Rhein-Neckar Lions football players Mikael Appelgren and Ivan Martinovic, aiming to make inroads into European leagues, particularly the Champions League.
The newcomers, Apelgren and Martinovic, along with Emil Nielsen and Lukas Joergensen who have joined Veszprem for the 2026/27 season, have all signed confidential contracts, keeping the financial details and specific athletic positions a mystery.
