Kaiserslautern snap up Dortmund academy prospect Tazemeta

The versatile attacker, capable of playing anywhere across the front three, is moving to Betzenberg.

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Thierry Tazemeta, formerly of Borussia Dortmund's youth academy, has officially joined 1.FC Kaiserslautern ahead of next season.

Tazemeta made a total of 27 appearances for Dortmund's U-19 team last campaign, registering an impressive (15 goals and 9 assists.

"We at 1.FC Kaiserslautern welcome a top international talent," said club sporting director Marcel Klos, of the U-21 Austrian star.

“He is a technically gifted player who stands out for his physicality and speed and his ability to make runs in behind makes him versatile in attack.”

The 18-year-old himself explained that he simply couldn't pass up an opportunity to join one of the 2. Bundesliga's biggest teams

"You don't say no to a club like 1. FC Kaiserslautern, which has so much tradition. When the offer came, I was immediately wide-eyed and very happy.

"I had very good talks with the management and immediately felt a lot of confidence in me," the versatile attacker said.