Overview

• KSC finalized its goalkeeper transition on July 2 by naming Hans Christian Bernat as its new first-choice keeper.
• The 24-year-old joins from Botev Plovdiv after making 37 appearances in the Bulgarian top flight last season.
• Max Weiß’s €4 million transfer to FC Burnley set a club record and represents the second-highest fee for a 2. Bundesliga goalkeeper.
• Sporting director Timon Pauls highlighted Bernat’s modern ball-playing skills and technical quality as ideal for KSC’s tactical style.
• Bernat will work under goalkeeping coach Markus Miller alongside veteran Robin Himmelmann and young pro Aki Koch.