Michael Madl leaves Fulham for Austria Vienna
Tuesday 16 January 2018 17:53, UK
Defender Michael Madl has left Fulham to return to his native Austria with Austria Vienna for an undisclosed fee.
Madl initially arrived at Craven Cottage during the 2015/16 season on loan from Sturm Graz, and his impressive performances warranted a permanent transfer in the summer of 2016.
The 29-year-old had made just two appearances this season, both in the Carabao Cup, and had made 32 appearances in his two-year spell in West London.
As well as his limited playing time in the first team, Madl made one appearance for the U21 team in the Checkatrade Trophy this campaign.
Madl said: "I'm super happy that I'm back at my club. I believe that Austria has been on a very good path for many years now, and this is where the future is good. We have some plans."
The Austrian leaves Slavisa Jokanovic's side in eighth position, just a point behind Sheffield United who occupy the final play-off place.
