Oelz returns to FC Blau-Weiß Linz as a goalkeeper-big expectations!

Oelz returns to FC Blau-Weiß Linz as a goalkeeper-big expectations!

The transfer period always ensures exciting developments in Austrian football. FC Blau-Weiß Linz has now secured reinforcements for the next season: goalkeeper Valentin Oelz will switch from FC Red Bull Salzburg to the Linzern. According to the Salzburger Nachrichten will start in a backup role, which is given in view of his previous career and experience interesting step for the native of Linz.

Valentin Oelz was brought from LASK to Salzburg in 2022 and received a one -year contract there in June 2024. But the season 2024/25 was very quiet for him. During this time he did not play a competitive game for the professional team and was only planned as a cooperation player at FC Liefering, Salzburg's farm team. At Liefering he was only used three times this season.

career path of the goalkeeper

The path of Oelz began in the youth of the ASKÖ SC Kirchberg-Thering. In 2018 he moved to LASK, where he worked through the different age groups up to the Juniors Upper Austria. In 2022 the step towards Liefering finally followed, where he was used almost exclusively in the academy in his first season. He only made his debut in the 2nd league in May 2024 against SK Sturm Graz II, before he stood in the squad of the Champions League team in Salzburg in November of the same year when he played against Feyenoord Rotterdam.

With the move to Linz, Oelz now has the opportunity to prove his skills further and possibly fight for a regular place. In a city where he grew up and his football journey began, a return to the roots could have a special charm for the young goalkeeper. It remains to be seen how he will beat in the new team and whether he can finally collect game practice at a higher level.

In summary, it can be said that Oelz gets a chance at Blau-Weiß Linz that he should use. The supporters of the Linz are excited to see how the situation around their new goalkeeper will develop. In the next few weeks it will be shown whether Oelz can become a stable size in the gate of blue and white Linz.