TSV Hartberg secures defender Lukas Spendlhofer for 2025!

TSV Hartberg secures defender Lukas Spendlhofer for 2025!

Hartberg, Österreich - The TSV Egger Glas Hartberg has landed a real coup. The 32-year-old central defender Lukas Spendlhofer, who most recently played with the Polish second division club Bruk-Bet Termalica Nieciecza, has signed a one-year contract with an option for extra time. Spendlhofer comes in the luggage with an impressive career and is intended to stabilize the Hartberger defense. "After the injuries to Paul Komposch and Justin Omoregie, there was a need for action," emphasizes the importance of newcomers for the team.

Spendlhofer is a stately player who once started his career at SVSF Pottschach in Lower Austria. In 2005 he switched to the 1st Wiener Neustädter SC and was able to develop from 2007 in the St. Pölten football academy. His path finally led to Inter Milan in January 2011, where he was initially active in the Primavera team and celebrated numerous successes. Among them is the winning of the prestigious Torneo di Viareggio 2011 and the Nextgen Series 2012.

A look back at his career

his debut in Inter Milan's first team made Spendlhofer against the CFC Genoa in May 2013. After various borrowing, including a successful period at the SK Sturm Graz, where he became a cup winner and played a total of 184 games, he was finally drawn to the international football landscape. After stations in Italy, Israel and most recently Poland, where he has reached the promotion to EkstraKlasa with Bruk-Bet Nieciencza, he is now returning to Austria.

according to Football transfers it is not the first time that Spendlhofer has come into focus from European club managers. In the past he was the target of offers from different leagues, including a move to Toronto FC in the MLS and the interest of several German second division teams in the room.

The future in Hartberg

With the commitment of Spendlhofer, TSV Hartberg not only wants to strengthen the defensive, but also to cause a stir in the coming season. The ambitions are high and the association puts great confidence in the newcomer. "We want to be competitive in the league and we need players with experience and quality," continued Korherr.

Spendlhofer himself sees this as a great opportunity: "I look forward to the challenge in Hartberg and to bring in my experiences". His time in the Polish league has shaped him, and now it will be exciting to see how he can support the team in the Austrian Bundesliga with his way of playing.

In addition, TSV Hartberg says goodbye to Nelson Amadin, whose contract has been decided by mutual consent. This paves the way for a breath of fresh air in the team.

fans and those interested in football can look forward to the coming season, because with a Lukas Spendlhofer in central defense, TSV Hartberg has definitely positioned itself!