Jena, June 23, 2026 – FC Carl Zeiss Jena is strengthening its offense for the upcoming Regionalliga season with a new signing from the 3. Liga. Striker Luca Wollschläger is moving from 1. FC Saarbrücken to the Saale.
- Player: Luca Wollschläger (Striker)
- Releasing Club: 1. FC Saarbrücken (3. Liga)
- Receiving Club: FC Carl Zeiss Jena (Regionalliga Nordost)
- Timing: Transfer for the new 2026/2027 season
Reinforcement from the 3. Liga for FCC
FC Carl Zeiss Jena continues to advance its squad planning for the upcoming season in the Regionalliga Nordost. With the signing of Luca Wollschläger, the Thuringian club has secured a transfer intended to increase quality in the attack. The forward moves from the third-division side 1. FC Saarbrücken to the Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld. At the traditional Saarland club, paths diverged after the end of the past season, leading Wollschläger to seek a new challenge.
For FC Carl Zeiss Jena, the signing represents a significant reinforcement for the offensive department. Wollschläger, who was part of the third-division squad last season, brings valuable experience from a higher league to Jena. Following a sporting rollercoaster and late survival in the 2025/2026 season, 1. FC Saarbrücken focused on a personnel overhaul, which also made the striker’s transfer possible.
Defining the Role for the New Season
In Jena, Wollschläger is expected to take on a key role in the center of the attack. Following the departure of several players, FCC’s sporting management specifically sought a physically robust striker who has already proven in the professional ranks that he can assert himself against strong defensive lines. With his experience from the 3. Liga, Wollschläger fits the profile required by the coach and sporting management to make an impact in the demanding Regionalliga Nordost.
🏛️ Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld and FCC’s Ambitions
FC Carl Zeiss Jena plays its home matches at the tradition-steeped Ernst-Abbe-Sportfeld, which has been extensively modernized in recent years and represents one of the most modern arenas in the Regionalliga Nordost. The club, which can look back on a successful history in GDR football and European cup competitions, aims for a return to professional football in the medium term. Signings of players from higher leagues, such as Luca Wollschläger, underline this ambition.
Source:
1. FC Saarbrücken – Transfer News and Rumors: FCS Striker Moves to Jena
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