FC Red Bull Salzburg has extended the contract of 19-year-old Swede John Mellberg in advance. The youngster has signed a new contract that runs until 30 June 2029.

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The defender, who can play both in central defense and on the wing, joined us from his home country in the summer of 2023. Appearances with FC Liefering (25) and our UEFA Youth League team (seven) marked the beginning of his journey in Salzburg.

In August 2024, the Swedish youth international made his debut for our Red Bulls in a 5-1 victory in the ADMIRAL Bundesliga against FC Blau-Weiß Linz. John Mellberg has made a total of eight appearances so far, including in the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup.

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We are delighted to have secured the long-term collaboration of such a promising and talented young player. We chose the timing of John Mellberg's contract extension very deliberately because we wanted to show him that we at FC Red Bull Salzburg are continuing our Salzburg Way, that we fully support him, and that we are convinced of his quality.

Stephan Reiter

I am very happy about the extension of my contract, especially since it comes at a time that isn't easy for me due to my difficult injury. That gives me all the more reason for me to do everything I can to get fit again as quickly as possible and justify the faith FC Red Bull Salzburg have placed in me.

John Mellberg

Contract with youngster John Mellberg extended