Goalkeeper Kristijan Pilipović will go away Kadetten Schaffhausen on October 31 at his personal request and be part of North Macedonian membership GRK Ohrid. As a substitute, the Swiss champions have signed Moreno Automobile, goalkeeper of the Croatian league’s third-placed staff, RK Poreč.
Pilipović strikes to North Macedonia
Lengthy thought of probably the greatest goalkeepers in Swiss handball, Pilipović has been a key determine for Kadetten since 2018 (with a brief break in 2022), successful 5 league titles, two cups, and 4 Supercups.
At 30, the daddy of two is in search of a brand new problem in North Macedonia, the place Ohrid presently sits fourth within the home league and competes in Spherical 3 of the EHF European Cup.
“Leaving Kadetten was not a simple resolution,” mentioned Pilipović. “After so many profitable years, I made a decision to tackle a brand new problem overseas – each professionally and personally, to proceed growing.”
He thanked the membership and followers:
“Kadetten are greater than only a membership to me – they grew to become household and a second residence. I’ll at all times bear in mind these years and the ambiance on the BBC Enviornment.”
Managing director David Graubner and president Giorgio Behr expressed gratitude for his contribution, wishing him success within the subsequent chapter of his profession.
Pilipović will play his ultimate match for Kadetten on Saturday towards TSV St. Otmar St. Gallen.
Moreno Automobile strengthens Kadetten
Kadetten reacted rapidly by signing Moreno Automobile, an skilled Croatian goalkeeper from RK Poreč.
Automobile presently leads all Croatian Premier League goalkeeping statistics — with 90 saves, a 35.2% save charge, and an common of 12.8 saves per recreation.
He beforehand performed for Nexe Našice, reaching the EHF European League Last 4, and posted a report 40.7% save charge within the 2021/22 season.
“Kadetten play at a really excessive stage and are Swiss champions — that’s an incredible problem for me,” mentioned Automobile. “I wish to assist the staff win trophies and combine rapidly, by means of teamwork and communication.”
Graubner said that signing Automobile was key to permitting Pilipović’s departure:
“Moreno brings a wealth of worldwide expertise and is aware of our teaching employees. We’re assured he’ll assist us obtain our bold targets rapidly.”
