Klagenfurt attracts newcomers: ex-rapidler in the spotlight!

Klagenfurt attracts newcomers: ex-rapidler in the spotlight!

SK Austria Klagenfurt plans the squad composition for the coming season in Admiral 2nd league. The focus is on targeted reinforcements, especially in midfield. Marcel Ritzmaier, a 32-year-old player, is traded as a possible new addition. His contract at the SKN St. Pölten expires at the end of June, which would enable a transfer -free obligation for Klagenfurt. Ritzmaier already has a long -term connection to the region because he was trained in the Carinthian Academy between 2006 and 2010 and was active at the Wolfsberger AC from 2018 to 2020. His time at SK Rapid Vienna from 2020 to 2021 also shows his experience at the highest level of Austrian football.

Another player who is under discussion is Benjamin Mulahalilovic. The 26-year-old has a contract with Riteriai in Lithuania until the end of December, but an early return to Austria could be considered for him. Mulahalilovic previously played for SV Horn from 2022 to 2024 and could be a valuable addition to Klagenfurt.

vacation time and talent promotion

The majority of the SK Austria Klagenfurt squad is currently on vacation, as can be seen from the latest information. The defense talent Matteo Kitz, who is currently preparing for a course of the ÖFB-U18 team, is particularly attentive. Kitz was appointed in the selection for the course from June 2 to 9 in Eisenstadt, where two test games against Finland will take place. In the past season, Kitz was able to complete 15 games both in the Carinthian league and in the Admiral Bundesliga.

The development of the 18-year-old is praised by SKA managing director Sport Günther Gorenzel. Kitz, who moved from WSG Brückl to Waidmannsdorf in 2021, goes to the future of the club as a promising talent.

football in Austria

Football is the most popular club sport in Austria, with around 248,000 registered members in the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) at the end of 2023. Most members are active in Lower Austria. The highest league in Austrian football is the Bundesliga, in which the Vienna Clubs Austria and Rapid have long played a dominant role. While Red Bull Salzburg dominated the last championships, the Rapid Vienna Association also attracts attention due to the high viewer response.

The Austrian national team has a multi -layered history, the best result of which was the third place in the World Championships in 1954. In the recent past, the team reached the round of 16 at the Euro 2024, which suggests a positive development.

With these developments in the club and young area, SK Austria Klagenfurt is certainly on an exciting way to successfully position yourself in Admiral 2nd league in the coming season.