Australian goalkeeper says he is relishing
the fight for a starting place at his new club VfB Stuttgart following his
German league transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
The 26-year-old Socceroo spent five years at Dortmund, but
made just 22 Bundesliga appearances as understudy to Borussia's German squad
member Roman Weidenfeller.
Langerak finished with premiership medals when Borussia won
the 2011 and 2012 Bundesliga titles and German Cup in 2012, when he came off
the bench to play his part in a 5-2 win over Bayern Munich, but wants more
regular football.
Having won six caps for Australia, Langerak completed his
transfer to Stuttgart on Monday and jumped straight into training at his new
club's pre-season camp in Austria.
"Stuttgart was always a tough opponent, who always
fought hard against Dortmund. The team has quality and I am proud to be part of
this team," Langerak told the Stuttgarter Nachrichten.
"I am aware that I need to work hard in pre-season so
that I can play.
"When things get going again, we want to start our
season well - then we'll see what's possible."
Stuttgart face Cologne in their opening match in August when
the new season begins.
He will be fighting with Poland international Przemyslaw
Tyton and Germany Under-20 goalkeeper Odisseas Vlachodimos for the No.1 shirt
at Stuttgart, who only narrowly avoided relegation last season to finish 14th
on the table, while Dortmund were seventh.
"For goalkeepers, it is quit normal that they have to
compete with one or two good rivals and we all have to fight for a regular
place," said Langerak.
"I expected this situation and I am looking forward to
the challenge."
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