Alexander Prass is eyeing a new club
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ÖFB teammate Alexander Prass will leave football champions Sturm Graz for abroad in the coming days. Sturm sporting director Andres Schicker confirmed on Sky that a “final offer” had been received on Sunday. “We largely agree.” Schicker did not want to reveal which club it was before he signed the transfer contract. Maybe it’s Bologna. Hoffenheim are also said to have joined the race recently.
According to Schicker, Prass will travel for a medical examination on Monday. The lawyers would also look at the transfer agreement. “I think he will have a new club tomorrow or the day after tomorrow at the latest,” said sporting director Sturm on Sunday night in the “Talking and Goals” program. A contract is still in place. at Prass in Graz until the summer of 2026. The transfer fee for the 23-year-old player, who attracted attention as a full-back with two assists at the European Championships in Germany, was recently reported to be between 10 and 15 million. euro.
Prass played a key role in midfield during Sturm’s championship title run last season. He would also have been in the starting lineup for Sunday’s Bundesliga opener at Rapid (0-1). After receiving the offer late this morning, Schicker said he and club officials decided not to take it up. “I know that wasn’t ideal for the coach,” Schicker admitted.
According to his own statement, Christian Ilzer found out about the suspension ten minutes before lunch. “It’s good for him, he’s taking the next step,” coach Sturm said of Prass. “It’s a very good move for Sturm. The economic side will certainly be happy, but from a sporting point of view it is not ideal.” Ilzer immediately announced an addition. “There will definitely be changes to our team.” The transfer window in Austria is open until September 5.
