Ziereis before a decision: Will he remain LASK captain or will he change?

Ziereis before a decision: Will he remain LASK captain or will he change?

Preparations for next season are in full swing in the Austrian Bundesliga. The focus is particularly on the expiring contracts of well-known players who will play a crucial role in their clubs' squad planning in the coming months. The LASK is no exception.

How 90minuten.at reports, Philipp Ziereis, who celebrated his 32nd birthday a few days ago, has attracted the attention of those responsible at LASK. Ziereis is a crucial factor for the team in terms of sport: since his move in 2022, he has only missed three competitive games due to injuries. The aim is to keep Ziereis in the club as the new captain.

Switching options and contract extensions

Ziereis doesn't seem to want to postpone the decision about his future until the end of the season, as he has interesting options for moving to other clubs. In the past he has avoided making a clear commitment to LASK, which has caused concern among club officials. Above all, the signing of Paul Komposch from TSV Hartberg is under discussion, although Komposch has also indicated that he would not be averse to a change.

In total, LASK has four expiring contracts to manage in this transfer period: In addition to Ziereis, Ivan Ljubic, Branko Jovicic and Filip Stojkovic are in the queue. Offside.at highlights that Ljubic may be on the verge of leaving. Jovicic, however, could extend. Stojkovic, on the other hand, is a shaky candidate from a financial perspective.

The situation in the Bundesliga

At the same time, the situation in the Bundesliga - the 2024/25 season ends in just over seven months - offers an exciting perspective on the clubs' squad planning. SK Austria Klagenfurt and TSV Hartberg face similar challenges when dealing with expiring contracts. Klagenfurt has a total of eight players whose contracts are about to end, including 38-year-old Marco Knaller and 35-year-old Thorsten Mahrer, who are more candidates for short-term extensions, while Hartberg has five players fighting to stay, including Donis Avdijaj and Paul Komposch.

In this context, the transfer deadline for the Bundesliga teams should not be neglected. Like on the Bundesliga website reported, the clubs have until this evening to strengthen their squads. This situation could impact both negotiations with expiring contracts and potential moves.

The coming months will be crucial for the future of many players and clubs in the Bundesliga. Fans can look forward to exciting developments that could shape the picture of the coming season.