Frans Krätzig moves to Red Bull Salzburg – return to Bayern possible!

Frans Krätzig moves to Red Bull Salzburg – return to Bayern possible!

A new wind is blowing at FC Red Bull Salzburg! With the change of Frans Krätzig, who now wears the number 13 jersey, Salzburg have signed a promising player who should bring fresh impetus to the team. The 22-year-old German comes from Bayern Munich, where he only made seven first-team appearances. Despite his injury problems and pubic bone inflammation, Krätzig has never been discouraged and is optimistic about the future.

The talented full-back rose to FC Bayern in 2017 as a highly talented youth player from 1. FC Nürnberg and made it into the Bayern Amateur squad. Here he showed his skills, initially in central midfield and later as a left-back. His important goal against Liverpool FC during a tour of Asia is particularly remembered. In the 2024/2025 season, Krätzig was temporarily loaned out to 1. FC Heidenheim, where he made 18 appearances and made a significant contribution to staying in the league in a relegation game against Elversberg. His achievements did not go unnoticed, and he has now signed a contract with Salzburg until the end of June 2028, as redbullsalzburg.at reports.

From Bavaria to Salzburg

According to Krätzig, the decision to change came after careful consideration. “I would like to develop further in Salzburg,” he said. FC Bayern have also secured a buyback option for the player, indicating that the Munich club are still keeping an eye on his potential. Krätzig himself has a close friendship with Nick Woltemade, which began during their time together in Stuttgart. Together they dream of a return to Bavaria's great role model, but for Krätzig, personal development comes first.

In his new role as a left winger, Krätzig wants to accept the challenge and integrate well into the team. Rouven Schröder, Red Bull Salzburg's sporting director, praises Krätzig's development and versatility. “He brings a lot to the table and we see great potential in him,” said Schröder. Even though Krätzig expressed his wish not to move to Red Bull just because of the league position, it is clear that he wants to get to know the city and the team as best as possible.

Review and prospects

The move to Salzburg is not only a career step for Krätzig, but also an opportunity to set new goals. “I have modest and big goals,” he says, and primarily wants to achieve match practice and personal progress. Expectations will be high, but Krätzig has been looking forward to the coming season and hopes his time in Salzburg will be a springboard for even greater things.

In his first few weeks at his new club, he already gave a strong performance at the Club World Cup in the USA, where he played at left-back in all three games. Fans can be excited to see what the future holds for the young player and whether he might one day return to Bayern Munich, the club that made him great. Absolutely football reports, that Krätzig's friendship with Woltemade could prove valuable in this context.