Overview
- Düsseldorf agreed a reported €1.5 million fee plus up to €400,000 in bonuses after negotiations with Young Boys that began in early June.
- Itten has been assigned the number 13 shirt and will join the squad for pre-season training ahead of the new 2. Bundesliga season.
- The 28-year-old Swiss forward scored 48 goals and provided 20 assists in 128 appearances for Young Boys since 2022 and has featured in European competitions.
- He fills the vacancy left by Dawid Kownacki, who scored 13 goals last season before moving to Hertha BSC.
- Sporting director Klaus Allofs said Itten’s goal-scoring threat and leadership will inject fresh impetus into Fortuna’s promotion push.