Austria Wien has exercised the contract option for Abubakr Barry, a 25-year-old Gambian international central midfielder. The 25-year-old's contract was set to expire in the summer, but it has now been extended until the end of the 2026/27 season. Abubakr Barry joined Austria Wien in 2024, having previously played in the second Israeli league. In 22 appearances in the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, he has scored 4 goals and provided 3 assists. Barry has 8 caps for The Gambia national team, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €2.50m.