Jovo Budovic returns: HSG Xentis Lipizzanerheimat cheered!

Jovo Budovic returns: HSG Xentis Lipizzanerheimat cheered!

The HSG Xentis Lipizzanerheimat is happy about the return of a top -class player: Jovo Budovic, an experienced Bosnian goalkeeper, returns to his former club after two seasons at HSG Graz. President Otto Kresch was able to hire the 34-year-old for the coming season, which ensures joy with fans and those responsible. Budovic first kept the HSG Xentis goal in the 2019/20 season and quickly established itself as number one.

After four years, which he spent in Graz, Budovic seemed to have already become an integral part of HSG Graz. But the motivation to pursue the club goals of the Lipizzanerheimat led him back. "There are just memories that stay," said Budovic positively about his return. The sporting director Wolfgang Smon also describes Budovic as a wish player and sees him as a key player for the coming season.

The latest games and developments

On March 8, 2025, the Steinder derby between HSG Holding Graz and HSG Xentis Lipizzanerheimat took place. The Grazer prevailed with 32:27 and secured important points in the basic round of the HLA master league. The game started turbulent, with a parade of Budovic in the second minute, which Lukas Schweighofer helped to go to an early goal.
The first ten minutes were at eye level until HSG Holding Graz took the lead after 20 minutes with 18:11. However, a timeout of coach Risto Arnaudovski did not have the desired effect, although the HSG Xentis started in the second half with three goals in a row and shortened to 20:16.

The HSG Xentis Lipizzanerheimat has also passed some changes in the new season. In addition to the return of Budovic, five owners have also extended their contracts. This shows that the association relies on continuity while new talents are to be promoted.

A look at the transfers in the HLA

In the HLA Master League there were some excitement on the transfer market this summer. Many teams heralded the generation change and rely on young talents. For example, the HSG Xentis Lipizzanerheimat has also signed Karpo Sirotic and Tine Gartner in addition to Budovic, while Robert Weber left the club and ended some players.

The competing clubs are also active. The HSG Holding Graz has secured Thomas Eichberger, Matej Galina and Kilian Schranz, while the future constellations of many teams are enriched by new and emerging young players.

The upcoming season promises to be exciting, with a clear focus on development and performance. The return of Budovic could bring the HSG Xentis Lipizzanerheimat the decisive advantage in the fight for the upper places. It remains exciting to see how the newly formed team will beat!

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