April 26, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Austin FC News Release
Austin, TEXAS – Austin FC announced today that the Club agreed to a contract extension with defender Žan Kolmanič. Kolmanič signs with the Verde & Black for one (1) additional year through the end of the 2025 season with an option for 2026.
“Having been with Austin FC since the team’s first-ever match, I feel proud to represent this city and this club,” said Kolmanič. “The community, coaching staff, and my teammates made me feel welcome here since the very beginning, and the decision to stay in Austin was an easy one.”
Kolmanič, 24, initially arrived in Austin on loan from NK Maribor in his native Slovenia before the team’s inaugural season in 2021. Following that season, Austin FC exercised Kolmanič’s transfer option to permantly acquire him from Maribor. In total, Kolmanič has made 65 appearances across all competitions for the Verde & Black, recording seven (7) assists.
“Žan is a good professional who works hard on a daily basis toward improving himself for the benefit of the team,” said Austin FC Sporting Director Rodolfo Borrell. “We wish to congratulate him on this new contract.”
Transaction: Austin FC agrees to a contract extension with defender Žan Kolmanič. Kolmanič signs with Austin for one (1) additional year through the end of the 2025 season with an option for 2026.
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