ÖFB jewel Verhounig changes to Red Bull Salzburg-contract until 2027!

ÖFB jewel Verhounig changes to Red Bull Salzburg-contract until 2027!

Salzburg, Österreich - Phillip Verhounig, one of the most promising striker talents in Austria, has announced his move to FC Red Bull Salzburg today. The 19-year-old signed a contract that up to 30. June 2027 runs. This change takes place in the context of the special transfer window between June 2 and 10, which was specially set up for the upcoming World Cup in the summer of 2025, such as Laola1 reported

Verhounig will switch from FC Liefering to the Bundesliga team of Salzburg in summer. At Liefering, the 19-year-old attacker has scored ten goals in 35 missions and prepared five more. He is currently the top scorer of the UEFA Youth League with a total of eight goals. His impressive achievements on the offensive indicate a promising future.

career and training

Phillip Verhounig came to the Red Bull Academy in early 2020, where he went through all the youngsters and won three titles. Over the years, he has completed 18 missions for the ÖFB youth team. His physical attributes are also impressive: with a size of 1.85 m, it brings ideal conditions for the striker position.

currently is not operational due to a muscle injury, but his return to active game is eagerly awaited. The Red Bull Academy, which offers almost 400 football and ice hockey jung bulls a sporty home, has established itself as a significant place of development for talent. The training concept is based on a balance between education (51 %) and sport (49 %), which contributes to the success of graduates such as Xaver Schlager, Konrad Laimer and Dominik Szoboszlai, such as Red Bull Salzburg emphasized.

Verhounig's impending switch to FC Red Bull Salzburg not only marks a personal milestone for the young player, but also another step in the association's ambition -charged strategy to train young talents and integrate them into the first team.