The prestiget duel between the EC-KAC and the Graz99ers is not only held on the ice. There could be a explosive transfer poker behind the scenes in the coming weeks – because according to the “Kleine Zeitung”, the Styrians are said to have an eye on Clemens Unterweger.
The 33-year-old defender is now one of the top 5 defenders in Austria and has continuously increased since moving from Graz to Klagenfurt in 2018. Now he is back on the desired list of the 99ers, whose sports director Philipp Pinter wants to specifically strengthen the defensive. Background: Five Graz defenders (Holzer, Brunner, Bailen, Hora, Koch) have expiring contracts.
Unterweger itself reacts to the rumors: “Of course there are contact in both directions. And I will not rule out anything in the first. But I need planning security for my family. Take time and role in the team are crucial for me.”
For the KAC, interest comes at a delicate time. After recently weak appearances against Salzburg and Bolzano, the team of coach Kirk Furey wants to find sports in the home game against Graz. In terms of personnel, you have to do without legionnaire Jordan Murray, who fails after a concussion.
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