FC Salzburg on track: Ex-DFB star Halstenberg before a change!

FC Salzburg on track: Ex-DFB star Halstenberg before a change!

FC Red Bull Salzburg is planning an extensive change for the coming season, which is primarily aimed at signing experienced veterans. In recent years it has mainly been young top talent that has been brought in, but now the focus is on players with more experience. The new additions so far include Janis Blaswich and Karim Onisiwo, who are already supporting the team.

According to Laola1, Marcel Halstenberg is on Salzburg's wish list. The 31-year-old Halstenberg is a former DFB team player and played 165 games in the Bundesliga for RB Leipzig until the summer of 2023, where he won the DFB Cup twice. He currently wears the Hannover 96 jersey, but has a few options for his future due to a contract expiring next summer and the unclear prospects of his current club.

Halstenberg's options

Halstenberg is not only being courted by Salzburg, but also has other interesting offers on the table. According to reports, he has received offers from the New York Red Bulls as well as Italian club Como 1907 in Serie A. The uncertainty surrounding Hannover 96's promotion to the Bundesliga could further influence his decision, as the chances of staying in the second division are questionable. Ending his career is also an option that Halstenberg is considering.

Salzburg plans to offer him a one-year contract in order to integrate his experienced character and skills into the team. With Halstenberg's commitment, the team would benefit from his extensive Bundesliga experience, which could sustainably support the change.

Transfer record in the Bundesliga

The average age of those joining is 23.4 years, while those leaving have an average age of 22.9 years. These numbers make it clear that teams continue to rely more on young talent, but also see the need to bring in experienced players like Halstenberg to create balance in the squad. This mix could be crucial to the teams' success next season.