Christian Früchtl (24) is reportedly set to transfer from Austria Wien to US Lecce in Serie A. Früchtl, who previously played for Bayern's youth team and earned the nickname 'Mini-Neuer', moved to Austria Wien in 2022 after a loan to 1. FC Nürnberg. He impressed in both seasons at Austria Wien, being named in the Team of the Season after his debut season and reaching Europe again this year. Second division club Eintracht Braunschweig was also interested in the young goalkeeper.

There was loose contact between Christian Früchtl and Eintracht Braunschweig, where he could have succeeded Ron-Thorben Hoffmann.

Eintracht Braunschweig is looking for a challenger for Tino Casali after Ron-Thorben Hoffmann's departure to Schalke 04. Christian Früchtl is one of the goalkeepers in focus for the club.