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Arminia Bielefeld Extends Jonas Kersken’s Contract Ahead of Season Opener

It underscores the club’s confidence in Kersken following his emergence as a leader during Bielefeld’s promotion campaign, which included a DFB-Pokal final appearance.

Overview

  • Arminia Bielefeld announced a premature, long-term extension for their 24-year-old starting goalkeeper, Jonas Kersken.
  • The club did not disclose any financial terms or the duration of the new contract.
  • Sporting director Michael Mutzel praised Kersken’s evolution into a leadership figure on and off the field over the past two seasons.
  • Kersken’s reliable performances helped Bielefeld earn promotion to the 2. Bundesliga and reach the DFB-Pokal final.
  • The extension was revealed immediately before the 2. Bundesliga season opener against Fortuna Düsseldorf.