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Deal perfect! Wiener Austria signs Kante

Stephan Helm gets a new striker.(Bild: GEPA)

Wiener Austria have further strengthened their attack with the Ivorian Abdoulaye Kante. The 19-year-old comes to Vienna from Racing Club d'Abidjan, as the Bundesliga club announced on Friday. 

Kante was top scorer in the Ivorian league last season with 15 goals. He signed a contract with Austria until the summer of 2029.

For the time being, Kante will train at the cooperation club SV Stripfing and also gain match practice with the second division club. "In the medium term, we believe he can be another alternative for Stephan Helm in attack," said Austria's sporting director Manuel Ortlechner. He spoke of a "promising talent".