Overview
- Altglienicke announced the free signing of Tolga Cigerci on Monday as the club continued a rapid recruitment push that recently brought in John Anthony Brooks.
- Cigerci left recently promoted Energie Cottbus after talks over his role and contract terms broke down and the two parties formally parted ways.
- The club expects Cigerci to occupy a key defensive‑midfield role where his experience, calm and tactical reading of the game can stabilise the team.
- Altglienicke’s sporting director and coach framed the double signing of Brooks and Cigerci as a clear statement of intent to challenge for first place and direct promotion.
- Cigerci brings a long pro pedigree — about 70 Bundesliga appearances, roughly 173 Süper Lig matches including a 2018 Turkish title, and a family connection through brother Tolcay who previously captained Altglienicke — a fit the player cited when explaining his move.