Restart for Martin Hinteregger: The return to Austria Klagenfurt

Restart for Martin Hinteregger: The return to Austria Klagenfurt

On Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., Martin Hinteregger will start training the Fighting team of Austria Klagenfurt under chief coach Peter Pacult. Return and fresh start are the keywords that go through the media in this context. The fact that Hinteregger is only eligible to play from January 1, 2025 raises questions, but the club is optimistic. Günther Gorenzel, the managing director of Sport at Austria Klagenfurt, was pleased with the return of the defender. "Martin Hinteregger took an unusual career path and we are in regular contact," said Gorenzel. "His motivation and ambition are back and we are convinced that he will be an enrichment for our club."

Hinteregger's career is characterized by great success. Born in St. Veiter, his football journey began at the SGA Sirnitz before moving to the Red Bull Salzburg Academy as a 15-year-old. He achieved remarkable success in the professionals, including five Bundesliga titles and four cup wins. His path led him to Germany, where he played for teams like Borussia Mönchengladbach, FC Augsburg and finally Eintracht Frankfurt. With Frankfurt he celebrated the greatest triumph of his career - winning the UEFA Europa League in the 2021/22 season.

The way to return

After 143 Bundesliga games in Austria, 190 missions in the highest German league and 68 games for the Austrian national team, Hinteregger decided in the summer of 2022 to leave his professional career for the time being. "After physically and mentally very strenuous years, it was important for me to gain some distance," he said. During this time he returned to his homeland and played again for the SGA Sirnitz. The 1.84 -meter -tall defender was now ready to venture its new beginning at Austria Klagenfurt. "For me, the Wörthersee Stadium means home. I will do everything I can to contribute to a successful team," said Hinteregger.

his wish to play at Austria Klagenfurt was already available in Frankfurt at times. He emphasized that the time had come to pass on his experiences to the younger players in the squad, just as experienced players had made it during his own career. "Above all, I would like to support the young players and help them find their way," said Hinteregger, thus recognizing the great responsibility that goes with his return.

The return of Hinteregger is not only a personal comeback, but also a sign for the realignment he demanded in football. His return could have an impact on the dynamics in the team and is an exciting story that will fascinate fans and observers equally. The other developments and how Hinteregger is integrated into the team remain to be seen, as kaernten.orf.at reports .