Lustenau captain Maak extended: a sign of the fresh start!

Lustenau captain Maak extended: a sign of the fresh start!

Lustenau, Österreich - Matthias Maak will remain captain of Austria Lustenau until summer 2026. The 32-year-old central defender recently extended his contract and will therefore play a central role in the team of the Austrian Association. Maak moved from Altach to Lustenau in 2020 and has now played 114 competitive games for the club. He is grateful to his employer and describes Lustenau as his second home.

In a message, Maak expressed the wish to create a turnaround with the team, since the last two years had not met the claim. Sports chief Mirco Papaleo confirmed the importance of Maak for the team and emphasized his horizon of experience and exemplary leadership style. His whereabouts are considered an important step to achieve the sporting goals of the association.

contract extensions in football

The extension of Maak is not the only example of current contract extensions in football. According to a report on Kicker.de In the past few weeks, FC Bayern Munich has also extended three important contracts. This is how Manuel Neuer, the captain of Bavaria, remains in the club until summer 2026. Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies even signed new contracts by 2030.

contracts by summer 2026

The players of FC Bayern with ongoing contracts are up to 2026:

While athletes like Maak stay with their clubs to initiate a new era, other clubs deal with the challenges that arise from ongoing contract negotiations. The coming months could be crucial for the future of many players in Europe.