Overview

• Maximilian Krauß completed his move to FC Hansa Rostock on June 2, 2025, after being suspended by Energie Cottbus for expressing his transfer intentions.
• Energie Cottbus trainer Claus-Dieter Wollitz compared Krauß to a “rotten apple” in a personal attack that drew widespread criticism.
• Krauß told the Lausitzer Rundschau that he was shocked by his former coach’s unfounded statements.
• FC Hansa Rostock director Amir Shapourzadeh praised Krauß for his active, tenacious playing mentality as a key midfield reinforcement.
• The 28-year-old midfielder said the club’s passionate fanbase motivates him to give his all in the upcoming season.