Andreas Ivan has experienced a lot in his career: Romania, USA, Rot-Weiss Essen or Wuppertaler SV. The Ahlen player has come a long way.
With only 26 years old Andreas Ivan He has probably seen and experienced so much in his career that other players have not even seen at the end of their careers. The former Romanian U21 international has been with us for a few weeks Red and white awls under contract. It’s going on for him at the Werse: Four appearances, three goals – one strong record.
Two years ago he was still playing in Major League Soccer for New York Red Bull, where he befriended current Schalke professional Marc Rzatkowski. RS has with Ivan before the game against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen (Saturday, 2 p.m., RevierSport-Liveticker) spoken.
Marc is a very cool guy and a great footballer. We played together in New York and made friends. The contact still exists today. Schalke gets a great guy in his squad, both sporty and human. I can only congratulate FC Schalke 04 on this commitment.
Ivan about his buddy Rzatkowski
Andreas Ivan on …
… his new club Rot Weiss Ahlen: “I’ve been back in Germany for almost two years and I feel very much at home here. Rot Weiss Ahlen is a very family-run club. Everything is professional here. It was similar with my last stations in Großaspach and at VfR Aalen. I like this mix very much. I can fully concentrate on football here in Ahlen. “
… his time in the USA: “In the Big Apple, of course, everything is a little bigger than in the tranquil town of Ahlen (laughs). But I’m a person who likes life in a metropolis as well as in the country. I adapt quickly. New York was a great experience . I played in Major League Soccer and we became champions too. Then we played in the Champions League edition there. That was really great. “
… the unsuccessful breakthrough: “I don’t see it that way. I have made up my mind that I will take everything that is possible with me in my career. New York was just an awesome experience. I did my best, but apparently it didn’t work for more, for one Stayed for a longer period of time. That’s fine. I take it with me as an experience and am not disappointed at all. On the contrary: I agree with my career. “
… Marc Rzatkowski: “Marc is a very cool guy and a great footballer. We played together in New York and made friends. We are still in contact today. Schalke has a great guy in his squad, both athletically and personally. I can make this commitment to FC Schalke 04 just congratulate. “
… his time at Rot-Weiss Essen (29 games, five goals, seven assists): “That was also a very special station. The RWE fans are of course great. I still remember the cup final against Wuppertal, which we won 3-0. The stadium was sold out and the atmosphere was gigantic. I don’t have that often experienced in my career. It sticks. “
… the goals with Rot Weiss Ahlen: “We want to annoy every opponent, press until the opponents don’t feel like it anymore. We are a close community with a very good coach. I am convinced that we will have a good season.”
… the next opponent Rot-Weiß Oberhausen: “It’s a difficult game, like every game in this league. It doesn’t really matter who we play against. We want to do our thing and remain successful. We are currently doing very well. But we are far from full – we want more.”
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