Overview

• Croatian captain Ivan Martinovic and goalkeeper Mikael Appelgren officially joined Veszprém HC on July 14, triggering reported fees of €500,000 and €150,000 respectively for Rhein-Neckar Löwen.
• Swedish back Lukas Sandell and Danish goalkeeper Mike Jensen completed moves to the Löwen as replacements for Martinovic and Appelgren.
• Martinovic said the transfer fulfills his dream of competing at the highest club level and brings him closer to his home in Vienna.
• Sporting director Uwe Gensheimer acknowledged the club’s efforts to retain Martinovic but accepted that Veszprém offered a superior sporting perspective.
• Veszprém HC has bolstered its roster with two experienced Bundesliga talents ahead of the new season.