He’s back! Tolga Ciğerci's new team surprised everyone.

He’s back! Tolga Ciğerci's new team surprised everyone.

04.02.2026 00:35

Tolga Ciğerci, who has played for Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray in the Süper Lig, has transferred to Energie Cottbus, a team in the German 3rd League. The experienced player has returned to Germany after a 3-year absence.

The 33-year-old midfielder Tolga Ciğerci, who has successfully played for many teams including Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray in the Super League, has made a surprising transfer.

HE WENT TO GERMANY'S 3RD LEAGUE

Having been without a club since July, Tolga Ciğerci signed a contract with the German 3rd League team Energie Cottbus just hours before the transfer window closed. The experienced midfielder agreed to a 6-month deal with the German club.

RETURNED TO GERMANY AFTER 3 YEARS

In 2023, Tolga Ciğerci, who played for Hertha Berlin, returned to Germany after a 3-year absence with this transfer.

CAREER AND PERFORMANCE

Developed in the Wolfsburg youth system, Tolga Ciğerci made a name for himself while playing for Borussia Mönchengladbach. Throughout his career, Ciğerci has played a total of 374 matches, scoring 40 goals and providing 24 assists.

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