Zdravko Kuzmanovic makes an immediate move from AC Florence to VfB Stuttgart. The midfielder played 70 'Serie A' games in Italy for Florence and has so far made 20 international appearances for Serbia.
Before moving to Florence, Zdravko Kuzmanovic was under contract at FC Basel. He has now signed with VfB 30.06.2013 and will wear the number 32 jersey.
Having signed on in Stuttgart, the new man headed straight off to join the Serbian national team for their up-coming World Cup qualifier against France in Belgrade on Wednesday, September 9th. The new man is expected to participate in his first training session with his new colleagues on Thursday, September 10th.
Comments on the transfer:
VfB Executive Representative for Sport Horst Heldt: "With Zvravko Kuzmanovic we have signed a man who fits perfectly into our profile both with his qualities as a player and his age. He has proven at AC Florence and in the Serbian national team that he has exceptional abilities. We have had an eye on him for quite some time now and we're delighted to have signed him."
VfB team coach Markus Babbel: "Zvravko Kuzmanovic is a modern midfielder. He has an exceptional reading of the game and is a strong tackler. Despite his young years, he has an impressive amount of international experience and that will surely help him integrate quickly into our team."
Zvravko Kuzmanovic: "I'm delighted that the move to VfB Stuttgart worked out so shortly before the end of the transfer period. VfB is a club with a long tradition, fantastic surroundings and a success-hungry team. I want to play my part in helping achieve their goals."
