Forssell Germany Bound

Last updated : 30 May 2008 By Brian Cartlidge

The 27-year-old Finland international striker would have been out of contract at Blues at the end of June and although the club had a two-year option on his contract he has confirmed that he will be playing his football in the German Bundesliga next season having agreed a three year deal with Hannover.

"I am looking forward to playing for Hannover and in the Bundesliga," Forssell has said.

Because of various injuries, Forssell has started just 44 games for Blues since moving from Chelsea three years ago on a permanent deal having previously spent a season on loan at St Andrews.

"We are very happy that we could persuade Mikael to join Hannover," their sporting director Christian Hochstatter has told his club's official website.

Mikael Forssell
Date of birth
Sunday, 15th March 1981
Height
5.10
Place of birth
Steinfurt
Weight
10.10
Nationality
Finland
Position
Forward
Comments
Squad No.

Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)
Team
DebutApps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
13 Aug 200544 (33)1810
06 Apr 20050 (2)000
14 Sep 200339 (2)1910
09 Oct 20015 (30)810
26 Feb 200053 (9)1500
1 (0)000
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
Season
First App.Apps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
12 Aug 200723 (9)900
05 Aug 20065 (5)100
13 Aug 200516 (19)810
14 Aug 20044 (2)000
13 Aug 200336 (2)1910
09 Oct 20014 (30)810
12 Aug 200040 (9)1500
13 Oct 199914 (0)000
Appearances 142 (+ 76 as sub); Goals 60; Yellow cards 3; Red cards 0