Blau-Weiß Linz secures OÖ Liga talent Gerstmayer for 2026!

Blau-Weiß Linz secures OÖ Liga talent Gerstmayer for 2026!

Linz, Österreich - FC Blau-Weiß Linz officially announced its first summer transfer on June 17, 2025. Felix Gerstmayer, a 21-year-old midfielder, moves from SV Grün-Weiß Micheldorf, a club from the Upper Austria league, to Linz. Gerstmayer signed a contract until 2026 and will also be used as a cooperation player at SV Wallern in the Regionalliga Mitte. Sports director Christoph Schößwendter expressed a positive statement about Gerstmayer's skills in a central midfield, which indicates a promising future.

pleased about the change also shows Gerstmayer himself. He is optimistic about the coming season and the challenges that she will bring. The young player brings a breath of fresh air to the team and could be a valuable enrichment on both the square and in the cabin.

newcomer Simon strengthens the squad

in parallel to Gerstmayer, Blau-Weiß Linz also hired the 19-year-old offensive all-rounder Simon. Simon, the brother of Matthias, a player already playing in the team, comes from SV Kuchl from the Regionalliga West and has already scored five goals in the current season. In addition to Simon's potential, sports director Tino Wawra also emphasizes his ambition, which will strengthen the club in the future.

Simon did not take the traditional path through a football academy, but played in adult football early on. Coach Gerald Scheiblehner has consistently won positive impressions from Simon from training and playing SV Kuchl. Wawra also emphasizes the need for such players who complement the squad with diligence and a good feeling for game situations. Simons for the team was also emphasized.

an outlook on the coming season

With these two new additions, FC Blau-Weiß Linz positions itself for the coming season. The commitment of talents such as Gerstmayer and Simon shows the long -term focus of the association to develop young players and give them the opportunity to establish themselves in professional football. According to Fussballtransfers, the club strives to put together a strong team that can be successful in both the league and in the cup.

In the coming weeks, it will be shown how these new players integrate into the team and what role they will play in the pre -war period of the next season. The expectations are high, and both fans and officials hope for an exciting season.