Walsall have signed Austrian midfielder Sven Sprangler on a two-year deal with an option for a further year. The signing is part of Walsall's summer rebuild, with Sprangler becoming the Saddlers' third summer recruit.
Who is Sven Sprangler?
Sven Sprangler has arrived from St Johnstone, where he made 20 appearances in all competitions in his first season and 38 in his second.
He played a key role in Newport County's survival in the previous season, making 18 appearances and being named manager's player of the season by Christian Fuchs.
What does this mean for Walsall?
The deep-lying midfielder boasts Europa League experience from his time in Austria, playing 68 times across four years with Wolfsberger.
He qualified for Europe in two of those years and started in back-to-back 1-0 wins over CSKA Moscow and Feyenoord respectively.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League Standing | 13th in League Two, 65 pts, 18W-11D-17L from 46 games |
| Recent Form | LLWLL |
| Goals This Season | 56 scored, 56 conceded |
How will Sprangler fit in?
Sprangler is set to become the first Austrian to play for Walsall, and his defensive-minded approach will provide a solid base for the team's midfield.
He will be joined by fellow signing Lewis Simper, who will provide an attacking spark in the centre of the park, and Alex Pattison, who is expected to be a key figure.
With the new season approaching, Walsall will look to build on their 13th place finish in League Two, and the signing of Sven Sprangler is a step in the right direction.
