Eggestein wechselt ablösefrei zu Austria Wien: Ein Traum wird wahr!

Eggestein wechselt ablösefrei zu Austria Wien: Ein Traum wird wahr!

Favoriten, Österreich - A new wind blows over Viennese Austria: Johannes Eggestein changes free of charge from FC St. Pauli to the traditional team in the capital. The 27-year-old striker signed a contract that is valid until the summer of 2028. The officials of Austria reported this transfer on Wednesday, and there could be his debut this week, possibly in the second qualification round for the UEFA Conference League against FC Spaeri Tiflis meinzirk.at reports.

Eggestein was extremely pleased with his move to a club with so much tradition and speaks of the great support that he received on the part of the club. The attacker began his football path at TSV Schloß Ricklingen in Hanover before moving to the academy of SV Werder Bremen. There he demonstrated in the U17 Bundesliga and the U19 League that he is a goal scorer: he became top scorer there several times.

career highlights and international experiences

Eggestein debut in professional football in 2016 when he signed his first contract with Werder Bremen. Here he gained experience in the 3rd league and finally celebrated his Bundesliga debut against FC Bayern Munich in 2017. After a successful loan to the ASK LASK in Linz, he moved to the Belgian league in 2021, where he played at Royal Antwerp. His return to Germany followed in 2022 when he signed at FC St. Pauli and contributed significantly to the Bundesliga promotion.

Overall, Eggestein can look back on a balance of 49 goals in 236 games. After he has already stood on the pitch twice against Wiener Austria-once in 2020, when it ended 1-1 and in 2021, where the Austria won 3: 1-he will now provide a fresh air in the Austria dress.

The desired player of coach Helm

Manuel Ortlechner, the sports director of the Viennese, was enthusiastic about this transfer. Eggestein is considered a versatile player who can be used in various offensive positions and thus fits optically well in the planning of the trainer Stephan Helm. The ambitious goal of proving itself in the UEFA Conference League is clearly supported by Eggestein.

With Johannes Eggestein, the Viennese Austria has brought a promising new signing that could cause a stir both at national and international level. Despite the injury worries in the team, the anticipation can be felt for the coming season.