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Defender Subotic joins Cologne on loan

Xinhua, January 27, 2017 Adjust font size:

Cologne have signed defender Neven Subotic from league rivals Borussia Dortmund on loan, both Bundesliga clubs confirmed in an official statement on Thursday.

The 28-year-old center back, who received the jersey number 2, has put pen to paper on a loan deal until the end of the season.

"We are all looking forward to Neven's time with us," Cologne coach Peter Stoeger said. "His years at Dortmund were characterized by outstanding successes as he played a decisive role in the title victories. We are convinced that Neven Subotic will be an important player for our team in the coming half year," he add.

Subotic started his professional career at Mainz before he joined Borussia Dortmund in 2008 to become key player, who provided 15 goals in overall 192 appearances. The Serbian international lifted with the "BVB" the Bundesliga title twice and the German Cup once.

"I am full of gratitude for fantastic years at Dortmund. As an ambitious professional my focus lies from now on Cologne," Subotic said.

Cologne's new arrival spent the last months at Dortmund's sideline as he lost his position due to persistent injuries.

The "Billy Goats" sit currently on the 7th place of the Bundesliga standings. They encounter last placed Darmstadt on Saturday. Endit