Austria signs striker Alexander Schmidt

Name: FK Austria Wien
Price range: $

Alexander Schmidt joins Austria from FC Vizela in Portugal. The 25-year-old Vienna native signs a one-year contract with Austria with an option for another season.

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Sporting director Manuel Ortlechner: "With Alex, we've found a striker who fit our search profile exactly and we didn't have him in our squad. He gives us more options for our offense."

Alexander Schmidt: "When you get the opportunity as a Viennese to come home to play for Austria, you can't say no. Sports director Manuel Ortlechner and coach Michael Wimmer gave me a very good feeling during the talks. I was also convinced by the way Austria plays football: technically strong with the ball, but also quick to switch and determined going forward."