Benjamin Zeiselberger has left Sturm Graz to join Grazer AK. The 37-year-old veteran will now play for the regional league side, adding a personal edge to the upcoming derby between Trieben and Gaishorn.
The move for the experienced player is now official. Zeiselberger ends his time at Sturm, where he had recently fallen out of the first-team picture. At GAK, he is expected to bring stability and know-how to their Regionalliga Mitte campaign.
Meanwhile, Sturm Graz's first team sits fourth in the Bundesliga with 11 points. Their last five matches have yielded two wins, one draw, and two defeats. Following a 3-0 away defeat to Red Bull Salzburg last weekend, the squad is preparing for its next fixture. They travel to face 10th-placed Austria Vienna on October 10th.
Zeiselberger's transfer highlights the close connections and rivalries within Styrian football. For fans of both clubs, the next meeting now carries an extra personal dimension. The experienced player is likely to be available for selection immediately for his new team.
First reported at Kleine Zeitung Sport
