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

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

Salzburg, Österreich - On June 8, 2025, 32-year-old full-back Stefan Lainer returns to FC Red Bull Salzburg after six years in the German Bundesliga. The player changes from Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he was active last season, and thus brings an abundance of experience to his former club. Lainer signed a contract until June 30, 2027 and would like to contribute to supporting FC Red Bull Salzburg at the highest level, especially in the Champions League. He sees great potential in Salzburg and sees this change as an opportunity to be part of something great. Further details on his return will follow in the coming time.

Stefan Lainer was born in Austria on August 27, 1992 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 big move to Red Bull Salzburg in 2015, Lainer has established himself as an important part of the team and was decisively involved in their Europa League semi-final in 2018. During his time near Salzburg, he was able to record 16 missions and a goal in the UEFA Europa League.

success 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 missions. His career in the national team extends over several years in which he was able to play important games in a tournament, but so far without great international success.

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

With Stefan Lainer on board, FC Red Bull Salzburg can further expand its ambitions in national and international football. The club and its supporters are looking forward to how Lainer's return to the coming season will affect.