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SC Magdeburg Signs Matej Mandic Early to Solve Goalkeeper Shortage

The move fills the gap created by Nikola Portner's suspension until 10 December.

Overview

  • Magdeburg confirmed the immediate arrival of 23-year-old goalkeeper Matej Mandic from RK Zagreb.
  • Mandic had been lined up for a summer 2026 move, which the club advanced to cover the current vacancy.
  • SPORT BILD reports a transfer fee in the range of €250,000 to €300,000 for the early release.
  • Head coach Bennet Wiegert now expects a selection puzzle from 10 December, when Portner returns to join Mandic and Sergey Hernandez.
  • SPORT BILD reports Zagreb lined up Montenegrin keeper Haris Suljevic as a successor and explored an immediate move for Urh Kastelic from TBV Lemgo Lippe.