Final transfer spurt

Fixed! Sturm Graz loans striker to Italy

SK Sturm Graz has transferred striker Szymon Wlodarczyk to the Italian second division. The Poland U21 team player is moving to US Salernitana on loan for the time being, as the Austrian soccer champions announced on Tuesday. 

If certain parameters are met, his departure could become permanent in the summer of 2025. The 21-year-old Wlodarczyk has played 41 competitive matches for the "Schwoazn" since the summer of 2023 and scored nine goals.

Intensive final spurt on the transfer market
"Szymon Wlodarczyk joined us in Graz last year and impressed with strong performances, especially at the beginning. This summer, however, we jointly decided on a new path and decided that a change of scenery was the best option for Szymon," said sporting director Andreas Schicker according to the club's press release. The "loan with obligation to buy" is "a good solution" for all parties, he added.

Several transfers are currently being processed at the SK Sturm office. Left-back Amadou Dante has already moved to FC Arouca in Portugal, also on loan for the time being. Manprit Sarkaria is a candidate to leave, and one or two new signings could also dock in Graz.