Ibrahim Alhassan Joins Austria Wien on Season-Long Loan

In a significant transfer move, Super Eagles forward Ibrahim Alhassan has officially joined the Austrian Bundesliga club Austria Wien on a season-long loan deal. The young talent, who was listed among the seven players on standby for Nigeria’s squad in the upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifier against Cameroon, signed the deal on Friday. What makes this move even more intriguing is the option for a potential two-year contract if Alhassan makes a significant impact during his loan spell.

The acquisition of Alhassan by Austria Wien comes as a direct response to the departure of his compatriot, Kayode Olanrewaju, who recently inked a four-year deal with Premier League champions Manchester City. Kayode, however, was subsequently loaned out to the Spanish LaLiga newcomers, Girona.

Austria Wien, the Austrian league runners-up, is gearing up for the 2017/18 UEFA Europa League competition after securing their place by defeating Osijek in the play-offs. The draw for the Europa League group stage has pitted them against formidable opponents in the form of AC Milan, Rijeka, and AEK Athens, promising thrilling football action in the coming season.

As Alhassan takes on this new chapter in his career, football enthusiasts eagerly await his performance in Austria and his potential contribution to Austria Wien’s aspirations in both domestic and European competitions.