German U21 international Josh Quarshie has joined SK Sturm Graz on loan from Southampton. The 22-year-old defender moved to the Austrian Bundesliga side on a season-long deal back in May 2025.
The contract is for four years. Quarshie made his debut for Sturm in a 2-1 win against Wrexham. However, the defender has not featured since March. Southampton stated it "wishes Joshua all the best for the remainder of the campaign" and will monitor his progress. Sturm Graz currently sits fourth in the Bundesliga with eight points from five matches. Their record shows two wins, two draws, and one loss with a goal difference of plus one.
Josh Quarshie is a 1.88-meter tall centre-back who can also play as a right-back. He has made 18 competitive appearances for Sturm Graz so far. His last game was in March. The team under coach Christian Ilzer has conceded five goals this season, showing a solid defensive record. Quarshie's role needs to be redefined within this structure. An overview of all players is available on our squad page.
The English Premier League club Southampton has equipped the player with a long-term perspective. The four-year contract shows the club's investment in Quarshie. The loan to Graz is intended to provide him with regular playing time in a high-level league. Southampton emphasized it will closely follow the young German's development. For the club, it's a strategic decision to give talents like Quarshie development time in competitions like the Austrian Bundesliga.
Sturm Graz is in fourth place with eight points. The team has scored six goals and conceded five. The gap to the top of the table, led by Lask Linz, is seven points. The recent form shows results of LDWWD. The next match is a direct duel with the league leaders. On September 13, 2026, Sturm Graz hosts Lask Linz at the Merkur Arena. The complete schedule can be viewed on our fixtures page.
For Josh Quarshie, the task is to reintegrate into the team after his injury layoff. His contract runs for several more years. The coming weeks will show if he can secure a regular starting spot under Christian Ilzer. The current table situation and the tight points gap in the Bundesliga demand reliability in every position. Detailed team statistics are available on our stats page. The home game against leaders Lask Linz on September 13 marks the next major target.
