Farewell to the GAK: Captain Perchtold and three players go!

Farewell to the GAK: Captain Perchtold and three players go!

GAK 1902, Graz, Österreich - Today the GAK announced that several key players and assistant coaches will leave the club. The focus is particularly on the resignation of captain Marco Perchtold, who ends his career. This was reported by Laola1 . Perchtold, who played a central role in the club at the age of 35 and 240, has contributed significantly to team development since his return to the GAK in 2017. He is now returning to the Bundesliga after climbing, where he last played for the club on May 20, 2007.

Benjamin Rosenberger and Milos Jovicic are also among the departures. Rosenberger, who has been part of the GAK since 2019, looks back on 146 competitive games with the club and was part of the success last year when the promotion to the Bundesliga was celebrated. Jovicic, who has played for the GAK since 2022 and had a total of 82 competitive game operations, will leave the club. In addition, the purchase option of the rental player Romeo Vucic from FK Austria Vienna is not drawn; Vucic returned to Vienna early due to an injury.

coordinator of the youth and coaching team

Another departure concerns assistant coach Matthias Urlesberger, who has been with the GAK since the end of March. The coaching of the U16 team included his previous task. Urlesberger will no longer participate in the coaching team, which represents a change in the sporting leadership of the club.

Perchtold, who returned in 2017 to support the club in the Landesliga, proudly commented on the common path with the GAK. He now sees his role in the establishment of the association in the Bundesliga. Sports director Dieter Elsneg emphasized Perchtold's role model function and his crucial role in the success of the team. In the past season he played 29 games, which underpins his contribution.

The GAK team is now looking into a new era while preparing for the coming season in the Bundesliga. Sports enthusiasts can also support themselves on FussballTransfers to pursue current developments around the league and associated transfers.

The upcoming changes are eagerly awaited both by the fans and the sports experts, since the GAK not only makes traditional, but also future -oriented strategic decisions in order to be successful in the highest division.