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Greuther Fürth Captain Branimir Hrgota to Leave at Season’s End

Media reports link the split to proposed wage reductions.

Overview

  • Hrgota, 33, told the club Tuesday that he declined a contract extension and will depart after seven years.
  • He has 238 appearances with 69 goals and 41 assists for Fürth, and he holds the club’s scoring records in the Bundesliga and the 2. Bundesliga.
  • Sporting director Stephan Fürstner praised his service and said the club accepts his decision to seek a new challenge.
  • Fürth sit 17th with two league games left, visiting Hertha BSC next before a home match against Fortuna Düsseldorf.
  • The story first surfaced hours before the Nürnberg derby, reported by Frankfurter Rundschau and later confirmed in club statements.