Dawid Kownacki Returns to 2. Bundesliga with Fortuna Düsseldorf

Fortuna Düsseldorf Sign Bundesliga Forward Dawid Kownacki

Fortuna Düsseldorf have strengthened their attacking options for the upcoming 2. Bundesliga season with the signing of Polish forward Dawid Kownacki from Bundesliga side 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Kownacki, 26, has signed a two-year contract with Düsseldorf, who narrowly missed out on promotion to the Bundesliga last season.

Kownacki's Impressive Track Record

Kownacki is a proven goalscorer in the 2. Bundesliga, having scored 43 goals in 100 appearances for Kaiserslautern. He also has experience in the Bundesliga, scoring 20 goals in 84 appearances for Düsseldorf and Hertha Berlin. Kownacki's arrival is expected to bolster Düsseldorf's attack, which underperformed last season.

Fortuna's Ambitions for the New Season

Fortuna Düsseldorf will be hoping that Kownacki can help them achieve their goal of promotion to the Bundesliga this season. The club has made several other signings this summer, including Julian Krahl from Erzgebirge Aue. Düsseldorf will face a tough test in the 2. Bundesliga, with several other clubs also aiming for promotion.

Quotes from Kownacki and Fortuna Düsseldorf

"I'm very happy to be back at Fortuna Düsseldorf," said Kownacki. "The club has a lot of ambition, and I want to help them achieve their goals. I'm looking forward to playing in front of the fans again and helping the team succeed."

"We're delighted to have signed Dawid Kownacki," said Fortuna Düsseldorf sporting director Christian Weber. "He's a proven goalscorer with experience in the Bundesliga and the 2. Bundesliga. We're confident that he can help us achieve our goals this season."