Done deal: Austria Wien sign BVB gem Feddersen | OneFootball

Austria Vienna have completed the deal. Jonas Feddersen is joining Wien-Favoriten on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund. The 19-year-old centre-back has signed a long-term contract with the Violets until the summer of 2029.

The 1.94-meter left-footer is initially planned for the Young Violets in the 2nd division. However, Feddersen will already begin summer pre-season training with the first team on June 18. “The talks with Tomas Zorn (Austria sporting director, editor’s note) were very positive and gave me a clear perspective,” Feddersen explained on the club website as the reason for his decision. “Austria is a great club and Vienna is a fantastic city that I can fully identify with. That’s why I’m convinced this move is the right step for my future.”

The defender received his football education at BVB. He went through all of the Black and Yellows’ youth teams from 2021 onward. Last season, he made 18 appearances in the Regionalliga for Borussia Dortmund II. The talent also brings international experience with him. In addition to a total of ten appearances in the UEFA Youth League, Feddersen also played two matches for Germany’s U16 national team.

“Prove himself step by step for bigger tasks”

Austria sporting director Tomas Zorn (39) is looking forward to “a very talented and highly developable defensive player.” He justified the signing of Feddersen with his “physical presence, his training at Borussia Dortmund and his style of play.” The Frankfurt native brings “an exciting overall package,” Zorn added: “At left centre-back, we currently saw potential for an external reinforcement.” The youngster can play in numerous positions across the defensive line.

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For now, however, Feddersen will “gain match practice with the Young Violets.” There, the 19-year-old is expected to “prove himself step by step for bigger tasks,” Zorn emphasized.

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