Relocate: Move something or someone from one place to another. - Austria's EC rider Querfeld set to switch to Union, according to reports.
Leopold Querfeld, a 20-year-old Austrian defender from Wiener Club SK Rapid, might soon be heading to 1. FC Union Berlin. According to the news agency APA, Querfeld completed his medical examination at Union Berlin in Köpenick. This development indicates that the Bundesliga club could potentially activate his €2.5 million buyout clause, which has a validity window until June 17.
Right now, Querfeld is accompanying the Austrian national team led by trainer Ralf Rangnick in Berlin, getting ready for the EURO. The National Team's fixtures begin on Monday evening, with Austria taking on Vice World Champions France on ARD and MagentaTV at 21:00 Uhr. Querfeld is expected to join the team earlier in Berlin. After this game, Austria will face Poland and the Netherlands in the group stages, which are scheduled for June 21 and 25, respectively, also in Berlin.
Union faces a gap in central defense this summer as Robin Knoche is planning to leave. There has been interest shown in Danilho Doekhi and Diogo Leite as well. Querfeld started his career in Rapid Wien's youth academy. Since the last two seasons, he has become a regular part of the professional setup.
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- If reports are accurate, SK Rapid Vienna's defender Leopold Querfeld might be relocating to 1. FC Union Berlin, a Bundesliga club located in Berlin, Germany.
- Union Berlin is currently in need of reinforcements in central defense, as Robin Knoche has expressed interest in transferring, and Querfeld's €2.5 million buyout clause could be activated.
- Querfeld, a 20-year-old Austrian defender, recently completed his medical examination at Union Berlin's training grounds in Köpenick and is expected to join the team soon.
- Meanwhile, Querfeld is currently in Berlin with the Austrian national team, preparing for their EURO matches against France, Poland, and the Netherlands.
- Querfeld started his career in Rapid Wien's youth academy and has become a regular part of the professional setup in the last two seasons.
- The ÖFB (Austrian Football Association) is keeping a close eye on this transfer news, as Querfeld's potential move could impact both the Bundesliga and the European Championship.