WAC top shooter Zukic awakens Russian interest after a historical cup victory!

WAC top shooter Zukic awakens Russian interest after a historical cup victory!

The Wolfsberger AC looks back on a remarkable 2024/25 season, which was crowned with the historical victory in the Uniqa ÖFB Cup. This success represents the first big title in club history and was won in the final against TSV Hartberg, which was decided 1-0. Angelo Gattermayer scored the decisive goal in the 77th minute shortly after he had been substituted. With this, coach Dietmar Kühbauer also celebrated his first title in his career as a coach, while both teams have never been in a final before. After 28 rounds, Wolfsberg took third place in the league, only three points behind the league leader Austria Vienna, which opens up opportunities for the first double victory of a Carinthian team.

Dejan Zukic, the top scorer of the WAC with ten goals and nine templates, has attracted the attention of international clubs. A Russian association in particular shows interest in the talented attacker. Zukic had an almost accomplished move to ZSKA Moscow last year, which, however, failed at the last minute. In addition to Zukic, Ervin Omic, a former young player of Juventus, could also leave the WAC. It is associated with FK Partizan Belgrade and Real Oviedo, with Real Oviedo playing in the promotion playoff against CD Mirandes on Sunday.

transfers and financial outlook

With regard to the transfers of the Wolfsberger AC in the current season, it can be determined that the club was able to benefit financially from the change. With income of 3.85 million euros and spending of 1.40 million euros, the WAC has a positive total total balance of 2.45 million euros. This enables the association to continue to pursue its sporting ambitions and possibly oblige other players to strengthen the team. Talks with Rene Renner are currently underway, a player with an extensive Bundesliga experience who previously played at LASK under coach Didi Kühbauer and is currently active at Buriram United in Thailand.

The successful season of the Wolfsberger AC and the potential change of key players such as Zukic and Omic show that the club is on the right track to remain relevant both in the Austrian league and on an international level. Zukics outstanding performance and interest from abroad could lead the WAC into a new era, while the persistent search for talents like Rene Renner could further strengthen the squad.