Michael Gregoritsch

Gregoritsch has been permanently signed by Augsburg after the club exercised their purchase option following his loan spell from Brondby, signing a contract until June 2027 with an option for a further year, the club announced.

Analysis: Gregoritsch contributed six goals and three assists across 17 Bundesliga appearances since returning to the club in January, taking his overall tally to 35 Bundesliga goals for Augsburg and leaving him just two shy of the club's all-time scoring record held by Alfred Finnbogason. Sporting director Benni Weber praised his leadership, professionalism and importance as a mentor figure for younger players, while Gregoritsch expressed his happiness at having his future resolved before the World Cup, describing his excitement at returning to Augsburg for the new season after the tournament with Austria.

Jun 5, 2026

Set for larger role

Gregoritsch has been named in Austria's World Cup squad and steps into a more prominent role following Christoph Baumgartner's tournament-ending thigh injury, with the striker now expected to be a potential starter in Austria's attacking lineup.

Analysis: Gregoritsch spent the first half of the season at Brondby in the Danish Superliga before returning to former club Augsburg on loan in January, contributing six goals and three assists across 17 Bundesliga appearances since his midseason return in what has been a great campaign for him. The striker brings the physical presence, aerial threat and experienced finishing instinct that gives Austria a different attacking profile alongside Marko Arnautovic, and having previously scored 30 goals in 107 appearances for Freiburg, his quality at the top level of German football is well established. Gregoritsch heads into the World Cup knowing that Christoph Baumgartner's (thigh) absence has created a rare opportunity, and the tournament represents his best chance to define his legacy for the national team on the biggest stage of his career.

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