The 29-year-old has been given a two-year contract until 2024, regardless of the league. Born in Grünburg, who played for the Green-Whites from 2010 to 2015, he played 165 championship games for SK Vorwarts Steyr (Regionalliga, 2nd Bundesliga) and also wore the captain’s armband there.
“Micheldorf took me out of second grade when I was 17 and gave me the opportunity to develop. I would now like to give something back to the club and really step on the gas again, ”says Halbartschlager. “The appreciation of the fans is enormous, here the focus is on people. Micheldorf is outstanding there,” said the green and white returnee. Halbartschlager will wear shirt number 31.
Head coach Hubert Zauner is also impressed by the new signing. “We’ve known each other since high school. Michael will strengthen our defense with his routine and set an example for our young guard,” said Zauner happily
Source: Nachrichten
