1. FC Kaiserslautern, a team in the German Bundesliga 2, has officially secured the signing of Ghanaian defender Frank Ronstadt.
The 26-year-old makes the switch from Bundesliga side SV Darmstadt 98, where he faced challenges in securing playing time, featuring in only four appearances.
Although the club's statement confirming the signing didn't specify the duration of Ronstadt's contract, it emphasized the reinforcement of their 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 stated.
Born in Hamburg, Ronstadt's early career took shape in the youth academies of FC St. Pauli and Hamburger SV.
He inked his inaugural professional contract with the then third-division club Würzburger Kickers, celebrating promotion to the Second Bundesliga.
A year later, he made the move to the current Bundesliga club SV Darmstadt 98 in South Hesse.
Over two seasons in the lower league, Ronstadt contributed to 37 games for the Lilien, securing promotion with them last summer.