Haris Tabakovic becomes a Red Bull

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·11 juillet 2026

Haris Tabakovic becomes a Red Bull

Bosnian international striker signs from Hoffenheim

Haris Tabakovic has transferred from the German Bundesliga to Salzburg with immediate effect. The robust, 1.96-metre-tall center forward has signed a contract with our Red Bulls until 2029 and will wear the number 9 jersey.

We are therefore strengthening our attack for the upcoming season with a player of international experience and proven goalscoring ability. Austrian football is not new territory for the Bosnian, who was born in Switzerland: with a total of 67 competitive goals for SC Austria Lustenau and Austria Vienna, he made his big breakthrough in Austria between 2020 and 2023.

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He then demonstrated his clinical finishing in Germany, where he became the top scorer in Bundesliga 2 with 22 goals while playing for Hertha Berlin. Most recently, the Bosnian international was under contract with TSG Hoffenheim and spent time on loan at Borussia Mönchengladbach, where he underlined his quality in the German top flight with 13 goals last season.

Following his recent World Cup appearance with the Bosnian national team, the striker is currently on extended leave and will join training in approximately two weeks.

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We were looking for a clear profile for the centre forward position – a player who could immediately contribute, possesses the necessary height and personality, and has an eye for goal. Haris brings exactly those qualities. He has consistently scored goals at his previous clubs and also knows the Austrian league extremely well. With his leadership qualities, experience, and physicality, he will provide important impetus to our young team. We are delighted to welcome him to Salzburg.

Marcus Mann, Managing Director of Sport

I'm really looking forward to the time ahead at FC Red Bull Salzburg after some great discussions. I can look back on my time in Germany with a lot of gratitude, but I'm now incredibly excited about the new challenge in Salzburg. I had a very good feeling from the start because the whole club really went out of their way to bring me here. I'm hungry for success, and FC Red Bull Salzburg also have big ambitions – it's a perfect match. Now I can't wait to get to know the team and get started with everyone.

Haris Tabakovic