Overview
- The 37-year-old confirmed a switch to fifth-tier TuS Dassendorf, reuniting with longtime teammate Martin Harnik.
- He told RTL/ntv he is not yet ready for a full 90 minutes and has intensified running and training over the holidays.
- From January 19 he intends to attend every session in the two-week build-up to the restart to try to earn a squad place.
- Kruse said a Zweitspielrecht would allow him to appear for both Al-Dersimspor II in Berlin and Dassendorf, though playing for both on the same weekend remains uncertain.
- A debut on January 30 against ETV is possible but not guaranteed, and Dassendorf’s sporting chief stressed Kruse joined to help the team rather than seek attention.