As of: February 22, 2024, 3:00 p.m
By: Jörg Bullinger
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Bayern talent Frans Krätzig delights fans and experts during his loan in Vienna.
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Frans Krätzig also shows strong performances straight away in Vienna.
He wants to recommend himself for higher positions at FC Bayern in Austria by the summer.
Munich/Vienna – What a year for Frans Krätzig.
The 21-year-old has played his way into the spotlight in just over twelve months.
Under former U23 coach Martin Demichelis, the left-footer was only a supplementary player.
His rise began with the return of Holger Seitz as the successor to the ex-professional who had returned to his native Argentina.
“The boy has something special, he could become a royal transfer.”
TV expert Marc Janko about Frans Krätzig
In 16 of 17 games, Seitz trusted the wing player.
The U20 international was in the starting eleven for FC Bayern II every time, but he only didn't play the full distance in two games.
As a reward, Krätzig was allowed to present himself to Thomas Tuchel during summer preparation, impressed and fought his way into the professional squad.
He was used three times in the Bavarian Regional League, and he got a taste of professional air a total of seven times before Christmas in the Champions League, DFB Cup and Bundesliga.
In search of even more match practice, the Nuremberg native was loaned to Austria Wien in January.
The all-rounder immediately acclimatised there too and is on everyone's lips.
“The boy has something special, he could become a royal transfer,” enthused TV expert and former professional Marc Janko in
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.
In two games he has scored once and set up one goal.
“I knew that Frans would make us better,” says Austria coach Michael Wimmer.
“The boy simply has a clear character.”
“I want to be seen.”
Frans Krätzig on his loan to Austria Vienna.
On his debut in Vienna, Krätzig received a standing ovation after 77 minutes.
“First and foremost, it makes me feel good.
It's nice when the fans say that you're doing a good job," says Krätzig in the
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interview about the affection of the violet fans.
There is a clear plan behind his six-month guest appearance on the Danube.
“I want to be seen,” says the youngster.
“Compared to what I heard about the league before, the impression is very good.
It is the perfect springboard for young players like me.” The plan is to return to Säbener Straße in the summer.
If he continues his rise, he could also become a winner of the planned upheaval at the industry leader.
(jb)