First Vienna FC brings Gambia's top scorer Bamba Susso!

First Vienna FC brings Gambia's top scorer Bamba Susso!

What is happening at First Vienna FC? The traditional club from Vienna has brought a strong shot of fresh air into the offensive. Bamba Susso, a 22-year-old striker from Gambia, will be a new part of the team. The talented attacker is moving from promoted team Pisa SC in the Italian Serie A to the Viennese and has already signed a contract until 2027. Sports director Andreas Ivanschitz is pleased with the new addition and emphasizes the expectations placed on Susso.

During his last season, Susso at least got a chance at NK Aluminij, a Slovenian second division club. Here he scored an impressive 15 goals in just 22 games and became the second best goalscorer in the league. This shows that he obviously has the ability to score goals and can therefore be a real reinforcement for the team. Ivanschitz sees his integration into the team as promising.

New sports director and a breath of fresh air

But it's not just about changing players. The signing of Susso is part of a strategic plan under the new sports director Andreas Ivanschitz. He recently took over from Markus Katzer and already brings a variety of ideas with him. Ivanschitz, who has already contributed to the club's success as a training manager and youth coordinator, would like to lead First Vienna FC back into the Bundesliga in the long term.

The experience he gained over twelve years abroad, including at Rapid Vienna and in the German Bundesliga, will be invaluable to the club. President Kurt Svoboda highlights Ivanschitz's competence and familiarity with the club's philosophy and speaks of a logical decision to appoint him as sports director.

A place in the transfer process

The transfer period in the global football business is currently in full swing. Some clubs can attract attention through high transfer fees, which was particularly noticeable among Premier League clubs last season. Expenditure on player transfers rose to around 2.8 billion euros, while the Bundesliga is facing a transfer deficit. In this context, First Vienna FC knows that smart decisions in talent management make sense, especially in view of the competition.

With the new additions Susso and Ivanschitz at the helm, First Vienna FC is giving itself a boost towards the future. It remains to be seen how quickly the new additions will prove themselves and whether they can take the team up. One thing is certain: the club keeps its finger on the pulse of what is happening in Austrian football.

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