FC Red Bull Salzburg player comes on loan to FC Blau-Weiß Linz – FC Blau-Weiß Linz

FC Blau-Weiss Linz has secured the services of a FC Red Bull Salzburg player. Rafael Hofer has been loaned out to Linz for a year. The 20-year-old joined the Red Bull Academy in 2017 and went through all youth levels there before moving to FC Liefering in the summer of 2021. The midfielder made 38 appearances there, scoring three goals. In April, Upper Austria signed a contract with FC Red Bull Salzburg, running from summer until June 30, 2026.

“We are very happy that we were able to find a great solution for Rafael with Red Bull Salzburg. We are convinced that we will not only benefit from this loan for a year, but also benefit from this loan. It is our appreciation that Red Bull Salzburg has given us the confidence to help develop a talented player “Thanks again to Red Bull Salzburg and especially Christoph Freund for supporting us,” said Christoph Schuswinter, sporting director of Blau-Weiss Linz.

“First of all, I would like to thank Red Bull Salzburg for giving me the opportunity to go on loan to such a wonderful club. I am really looking forward to this chapter, to the new stadium, and I can’t wait to play in front of these amazing fans,” said Rafael Hofer.