Dusseldorf loses Appelkamp to Fürth

Dusseldorf loses striker Shinta Appelkamp to Greuther Fürth. The 25-year-old moves on a free transfer and signs until 2028.

What happened?

Shinta Appelkamp came to Düsseldorf from Japan at the age of 15 and made it to the pros via the youth teams. In 2021, he became European champion with the German U21 national team.

Why is this important for Dusseldorf?

The loss of Appelkamp is another blow for Dusseldorf, which is planning a new start after being relegated to the 3rd league. The Fortuna loses most of its players after the relegation.

What's next?

There will be a major overhaul at Fürth in the summer, with top scorer Noel Futkeu, captain Branimir Hrgota, and veteran Julian Green leaving the club. Appelkamp will play an important role at Fürth.