Karlsruher SC signs midfielder Tim Civeja from Saarbrücken

Karlsruher SC has bolstered its midfield with the signing of Tim Civeja from third-division club 1. FC Saarbrücken. The 24-year-old becomes the fifth new addition for the Baden-based second-division team.

Civeja spent the last three seasons with Saarbrücken, making 35 league appearances in the most recent campaign. The versatile midfielder scored five goals and provided seven assists. He also has experience in the Bundesliga, having played three times for FC Augsburg.

Sporting director Mario Eggimann expressed enthusiasm for the signing, describing Civeja as a "midfield engine with a lot of game intelligence, commitment, grit, and speed." Eggimann added that Civeja's playing style was convincing and that he would strengthen the team's central midfield. Civeja has represented Germany at the U18 and U19 levels, as well as Albania at the U21 level.

In a separate move, Leon Opitz will leave Karlsruher SC. The 21-year-old midfielder returns to his parent club, Werder Bremen, as the option to buy was not exercised.

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Tim is a midfield engine with a lot of game intelligence, commitment, grit, and speed. His playing style convinced us and we are happy that he will strengthen our KSC in central midfield.