Blau-Weiß Linz brings Mitja Mörec – transfer fee of 70,000 euros fixed!

Blau-Weiß Linz brings Mitja Mörec – transfer fee of 70,000 euros fixed!

Mitja Mörec is the new coach of Blau-Weiß Linz! The change took place last Saturday and immediately caused a stir in the football sphere. The former coach of FAC Vienna, whose contract ran until 2027, will now lead the affairs of the Linz club. A transfer fee was due for the move, which according to Laola1 is estimated at 70,000 euros.

At first glance, you might think that large sums of money are always called for a change of coach. In reality, however, the transfer market is very variable. In the 2024/2025 season, the Bundesliga clubs had a total transfer deficit, while the millions in the upper leagues continued to increase. Only a few clubs can pay three-digit millions, as shown by the example of Neymar, who moved to Paris St. Germain for 222 million euros, while Jhon Durán went from Aston Villa to Al-Nassr for 77 million euros Statista.

A change in Linz

Gerald Scheiblehner, who was previously a coach at Blau-Weiß Linz, is moving to Grasshopper Club Zurich with immediate effect. Scheiblehner said that this was the “right time” to go abroad. After four years and 136 competitive games as coach of Linz, the path was now clear for him, even if managing director Christoph Peschek could not hide his regret about his departure. Despite his departure, Peschek shows understanding for Scheiblehner's ambitions Krone.

The good business that Blau-Weiß Linz did with Scheiblehner's transfer fee - 150,000 euros - flows into the transfer fee for Mörec. This leaves the club with a plus of 80,000 euros, which should have a positive impact on the financial situation. Andreas Gahleitner will act as interim coach while the club looks for a new coach.

The financial situation in football

The transfer period in professional football is an exciting chapter every year. Clubs have to plan strategically, loan, buy or sell players while keeping an eye on their finances. The Bundesliga is one of the five most successful leagues in Europe, but is also struggling with financial challenges. Bayern Munich, as the leading club, had the highest transfer expenditure in the 2024/2025 season at 149 million euros, which shows how dynamic the market is Statista.

In this context, the transfer from Mörec to Linz and the departure of Scheiblehner is not only a sporting move, but also a financial one. Blau-Weiß Linz is not afraid to explore new avenues in order to strengthen its own position in Austrian football and at the same time remain economically positioned.