Velden - In addition to Lukas Podolski, who has expressed himself in the EXPRESS Interview> already had a positive transfer to the hammer, is also pleased coach Zvonimir Soldo on Maniche.
In the EXPRESS conversation Soldo said, why he spoke of the obligation of the Portugal-Stars is thrilled: "I'm glad he's there. We have been here for weeks behind him. He will get us," Soldo said.
But exactly where the new star will take his place in the FC-Eleven? Soldo: "Maniche's Atletico Madrid to Portugal and on the six-or eight-position played. I see him before Petit."
The Croat also knows exactly what qualities the 31-year-old Portuguese man brings with him. And the fit into the profile that has presented Soldo: "Maniche has a great shot, and offensivstark goal threat."
After the medical check-lined> was the signing on Monday afternoon, right on the way to the training camp at the Wörthersee by 14 clock Maniche landed at the airport in Klagenfurt and drove to the team hotel in Velden, to know his new colleagues.
Previously, the Contract terms were clarified. The 31-year-old midfield player receives a two-year contract with FC. FC-president Wolfgang Overath: "Maniche is a big name in European football. We are proud that we can bind it to us. He wants us here at the 1st FC Cologne support to advance further. Especially in the second and particularly difficult year after the rise in the 1 Soccer league, he can help us with his class and experience. "
