Sebastian Prödl moves to ÖFB as sports director and brings a breath of fresh air!

Sebastian Prödl moves to ÖFB as sports director and brings a breath of fresh air!

Former national player Sebastian Prödl is about to move to the ÖFB after months of speculation about his return to the football association. According to a report by the Salzburg News Prödl will be used as sporting director for the U15 to U21 youth teams and plans to work closely with the players and coaches. For this new task he will give up his position on the supervisory board of Austria Vienna. Prödl will be officially presented soon. Peter Perchtold is also named as the new U21 team boss LAOLA1 reported.

Future talent promotion at the ÖFB

Prödl's return could be crucial for promoting talent in Austrian football. There is also a lot of noise in the transfer landscape SPORT1 Rumors about a possible move for U21 international Jonathan Tah, who could move on a free transfer in the summer of 2025. Real Madrid are said to be interested in him, especially after Eder Militao's injury. The Spanish team is considering signing Tah as one of the options to strengthen their defense. Olé also includes Bayern Munich's interest in various current stars, particularly Eintracht Frankfurt's Omar Marmoush, whose outstanding season with 15 goals and 9 assists already is attracting a lot of interest.

The football world remains turbulent times and exciting transfers are imminent, while preparations for youth work at the ÖFB intensify. When Sebastian Prödl arrives at the new place, he could take on the key position for the future of Austrian football.