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David Schnegg is Black-and-Red! DC United announce signing of Austrian defender on two-year deal from Sturm Graz

The MLS side snapped up the 25-year-old from Austrian side Sturm Graz and he has signed a contract with the Washington outfit that keeps him tied to the club until 2026, though there is an option to extend for another 12 months.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Former Venezia star Schnegg joined Sturm Graz in 2022 and went on to make 77 appearances for the club. He is DC United's second signing of the summer, following 31-year-old striker Dominique Badji, who joined on a free transfer.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

United's general manager, Ally Mackay, said of the transfer: “David is a talent coming into his prime who will help bolster our defensive core going into the second half of the season. He has great defensive awareness with the ability to go forward when needed and has experience playing at a high level in Europe. We are excited to welcome him to the Black-and-Red family.”

WHAT DC UNITED SAID

United will hope to have Schnegg's international transfer certificate and Visa pushed through quicklly so that he can join his new team-mates. They face Orlando City in an away tie in Florida this weekend.

WHAT NEXT?

David Schnegg is Black-and-Red! DC United announce signing of Austrian defender on two-year deal from Sturm Graz | Goal.com

DC United have completed the signing of Austrian left-back David Schnegg, it has been confirmed.