Sturm Graz and FC Südtirol announce new player signings

Austrian club SK Sturm Graz signed 20‑year‑old left‑back Luis Balbo on a long‑term contract. Balbo, a dual citizen of Portugal and Venezuela, joins from AC Fiorentina after training with Sturm and cites the club’s ambition as a key factor in his move.

Italian side FC Südtirol completed the transfer of midfielder Aljosa Vasic from Palermo. Vasic, who holds Italian and Serbian citizenship, highlighted the club’s professional structure and expressed motivation to contribute immediately.

Both clubs emphasized the importance of adding young international talent to strengthen their squads for upcoming European competitions.