FC Kaiserslautern, a prominent team in the German Bundesliga 2, has completed the signing of Ghanaian defender Frank Ronstadt.
The 26-year-old footballer transitions from Bundesliga side SV Darmstadt 98, where he faced challenges securing consistent playing time, featuring in only four appearances.
While the official statement from the club doesn’t specify the duration of Ronstadt’s contract, it underscores the strengthening of defensive capabilities during the winter break of the current season.
“The 1. FC Kaiserslautern is not only strengthening its offensive lineup during the winter break of the current season: Frank Ronstadt is transferring from the Bundesliga club SV Darmstadt 98 to the Palatinate and is expected to bolster the defense,” the club emphasized.
Hailing from Hamburg, Ronstadt’s early career unfolded in the youth academies of FC St. Pauli and Hamburger SV. He signed his maiden professional contract with the then third-division club Würzburger Kickers, contributing to their promotion to the Second Bundesliga.
A year later, he made the switch to the current Bundesliga club SV Darmstadt 98 in South Hesse.
Over two seasons in the lower league, Ronstadt played a role in 37 games for the Lilien, securing promotion with them last summer.