SK Sturm Graz signs offensive talent Axel Kayombo from FC Basel!

SK Sturm Graz signs offensive talent Axel Kayombo from FC Basel!

Graz, Österreich - SK Sturm Graz is about to be committed to the Axel Kayombo offensive talent. Fabrizio Romano reported that the negotiations with the player currently under contract with FC Basel have been concluded. Only the medical check is still pending before the 19-year-old French attacker can be officially presented. Kayombo was awarded to Stade-Lausanne last season, where he scored ten goals in 28 games and prepared four more goals. He will sign a four -year contract at SK Sturm Graz for the coming season.

The transfer fee is estimated at two million euros. Kayombo convinces with its flexibility because it can be used both on the left and right outer lane and as a striker. The transfer takes place with regard to the upcoming departure of William Böving, who has received several offers from other clubs.

Personnel changes in SK Sturm Graz

With the commitment of Kayombo, SK Sturm Graz reacts to the upcoming personnel changes in the squad. Kjell Scherpen and Malick Yalcouye return to Brighton after the end of their loan shops. These changes are part of the plans for the 2025/26 season, which is crucial for the association in the Austrian Bundesliga.

The title fight of the Austrian Bundesliga will reach its final next Saturday, and SK Sturm is currently at the top of the table. The strategic steps of the club, including the commitment of Kayombo, aim to secure the competitiveness for the next season and to adequately compensate for any departures.

Overview of the player and other transfers

Axel Kayombo, born in 2006, has promising talent and is seen as a promising addition to the attack by SK Sturm Graz. The obligation of the talented squad shows the endeavor of the association to develop both young players and to meet the current requirements of the league.

Meanwhile, Marlon Mustapha leaves SpVgg Greuther Fürth early and switched to Como 1907. The 23-year-old striker played in ten second division parties for Fürth, but could not call up the hoped-for performance. His change shows the dynamic changes that are currently taking place in Austrian football. Altach agreed with Como to a loan until 2026 and secured a purchase option. The personnel policy upheavals in Austrian football continue and form the framework for the upcoming seasonal precautions.