 In 1991, he won the Czechoslovak Cup with Baník.At 28, Kula was allowed to leave the country, spending the next four years in Germany, three of those with SG Wattenscheid 09.Although he made his first division debuts for Stuttgarter Kickers in the 1991–92 season, his six league goals (third in the team) were not enough to prevent relegation (in 17th position).