Another Kenyan footballer, Phillip Mwene, has joined Bundesliga side Mainz from German second division outfit Kaiserslautern on a free transfer.
Mwene is said to have signed a three-year deal with the German side – one that will keep him there till the summer of 2021.
According to Mainz Sporting Director Rouven Schroeder, the club is pleased to sign 24-year-old Mwene.
“Philipp is a very strong and versatile attacking full-back, who has developed constantly to become a go-to player in the second division. We see his potential to make the next step with us and are pleased that he has opted for Mainz,” said Schroeder to Xinhua Sports.
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He made 65 appearances for Kaiserslautern, scoring 4 goals and assisting nine times.
“I am really looking forward to my new club, my team and task. I see my transfer to Mainz as a great chance to prove myself on the next level,” said Mwene.
