ÖFB team player extends contract abroad

The 24-year-old goalkeeper was not only noticed because of his size. At the four-day training camp of the ÖFB team in Marbella The Styrian made a good impression and earned his first international appearance, which made him even more noticeable internationally.

But it has now been clarified what the future of the goalkeeper should look like. Wiegele extended his contract, which expires in 2027 Victoria Pilsen until 2029. It is quite possible that this also includes an exit clause. Because goalkeeper types like the former young player from Storm Graz are also in demand in larger leagues.

The fact is that Wiegele also has a good chance of winning WM 2026 in the USA to be there. That the squad position of the third goalkeeper next to Alexander Schlager and Patrick Pentz is still up for grabs, announced the team boss Ralf Rangnick only recently before the two international matches against Ghana and South Korea. While Wiegele reportedly took advantage of his chance Tobias Lawal Bad luck. The Belgium legionnaire from KRC Genk missed a possible international match in March due to an injury.