FC Cincinnati’s strategic partnership with TSG Hoffenheim, announced in September, is already paying off in the form of player acquisition.
FC Cincinnati announced Monday that it acquired Hoffenheim ahead of Franko Kova-evio on loan until June 30, 2021. FCC will have the option to apply for a loan extension until the 2021 Major League Soccer season, he told. team press release.
The 21-year-old Kova-evi will take up a place on the list.
“We are delighted to be able to use our partnership with Hoffenheim in such a short time after the partnership between the two clubs,” general manager Gerard Nijkamp said in the press release. “Franko is a player who will supply the festival to our complex position group. We look forward to integrating it into our team so you can get acquainted with the organization, club philosophy and city before the start of the 2021 season.
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He has 48 career appearances to his credit, adding 23 appearances.
He has scored seven goals and one hand in 4 professional seasons in Croatia and Germany. He joined FC Cincinnati after playing for HNK Hajduk Split (2017–19), NK Rudeo (2019) and TSG Hoffenheim II (2019-20).
Kovaevio’s announcement comes the morning after FC Cincinnati lost his fourth consecutive game and was ruled by Toronto FC.
FC Cincinnati will also be ahead of Jurgen Locadia on loan after injuring himself Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union.
FC Cincinnati head coach Jaap Stam said injury testing was as bad as expected, but Locadia could still miss several weeks of action.
There are six regular-season games left for FCC.