After six years in the German Bundesliga, Stefan Lainer is back at FC Red Bull Salzburg. The 32-year-old full-back is returning from Borussia Mönchengladbach to the Red Bulls and has signed a contract running until 30 June 2027.

Stevie is back. pic.twitter.com/x5pKEikMTb
— FC Red Bull Salzburg (@RedBullSalzburg) June 8, 2025

Returning with bags of experience

Stefan Lainer made a total of 162 appearances for Borussia Mönchengladbach during his time in Germany. The Salzburg Way, which led him from the Red Bull Football Academy to FC Liefering and via the Red Bulls to the German Bundesliga, has now taken him home.

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The player capped 39 times for Austria has made many appearances in the UEFA Champions League (eight), UEFA Champions League qualifying (12) and the UEFA Europa League (35). He will take the 22 shirt number again in Salzburg and help us in our preparations for the FIFA Club World Cup.

Details

Born: 27 August 1992
Height: 1.75 m
Last club: Borussia Mönchengladbach
Position: Full-back

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Views

I don't have to say too much about Stefan Lainer as we all know what we can expect from him - relentless effort and great willpower coupled with great experience in the German and Austrian Bundesligas as well as on the international stage. He will be one of our key players, who will drive us on the pitch and in the dressing room.

Rouven Schröder

My aim here is to give everything to get FC Red Bull Salzburg back to the very highest level - ideally in the Champions League. I want to be a big part in the club finding its way back to success. I see a lot of potential here in Salzburg. Returning back home gives me a chance of being involved in something great.

Stefan Lainer

Stevie Lainer is back!