Lainer back in Salzburg: A big step for the Champions League!

Lainer back in Salzburg: A big step for the Champions League!

On June 8, 2025, 32-year-old full-back Stefan Lainer will return to FC Red Bull Salzburg after six years in the German Bundesliga. The player moves from Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he played last season, and brings a wealth of experience to his former club. Lainer has signed a contract until June 30, 2027 and wants to help support FC Red Bull Salzburg at the highest level, especially in the Champions League. He sees great potential in Salzburg and sees this move as an opportunity to be part of something big. More details about his return will follow in the coming period.

Stefan Lainer was born on August 27, 1992 in Austria and began his career at SV Seekirchen before moving to Red Bull Salzburg in 2006. He played his first game for the club's second team in 2010, followed by a loan to SV Grödig. Since his first major move to Red Bull Salzburg in 2015, Lainer has established himself as an important part of the team and was instrumental in their Europa League semi-final in 2018. During his time at Salzburg he made 16 appearances and scored one goal in the UEFA Europa League.

Achievements and national team

Lainer has also fought for a place in the Austrian national team in recent years. He scored two goals in a total of 39 appearances. His career in the national team spanned several years in which he was able to play important games in tournaments, but so far without any major international success.

Austrian football has experienced both ups and downs throughout its history. From its early beginnings in the early 20th century to great successes such as reaching the semi-finals of the 1934 World Cup and the revival after the Second World War, Austrian football has always played an important role. FC Red Bull Salzburg has now established itself as one of the most successful clubs, especially in the Champions League and Europa League. 12termann describes the ongoing development of football in Austria, while Lainer's return will undoubtedly represent a chapter in this checkered history.

With Stefan Lainer on board, it is expected that FC Red Bull Salzburg can further expand its ambitions in national and international football. The club and its supporters will be eagerly awaiting how Lainer's return will impact the coming season.