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.