"Mannheim has been trying to get my services for almost a year. The Adler are one of the top clubs in Europe and I think I can play a good role. I haven't won anything in my career and I'm hungry for titles. I want to win the championship with Mannheim," Gawanke said.
Adler Mannheim's Sport Manager Jan-Axel Alavaara commented on the signing by saying: "Leon stands out the most when he's in charge. He plays a strong first pass, makes smart offensive decisions and knows when to take risks and when to back off. In addition, he has a hard, precise shot, which he likes to use from the blue line, and has solid defensive awareness,"
