Krone.at reports that Jakob Pokorny has received a professional contract with Red Bull Salzburg. Pokorny is team captain of Austria's U17 vice world champions. According to the football Bundesliga club, the recently turned 18-year-old central defender signed until June 2028. Pokorny will move from FC Liefering to the Bundesliga team of the 'Bulls' in the summer.

Jakob Pokorny will receive a contract with FC Red Bull Salzburg that starts next season. The 18-year-old is signing a contract until the summer of 2028. Pokorny has been active as a cooperation player at FC Liefering and will continue in that role to be considered for games at FC Red Bull Salzburg. Marcus Mann, the managing director of sports for FC Red Bull Salzburg, commented on Pokorny's development, emphasizing that he should be given the necessary time to develop.

According to Italian transfer expert Rudy Galetti, FC Red Bull Salzburg are expected to offer Austrian centre-back Jakob Pokorny a professional contract soon. The 18-year-old currently plays for FC Liefering and has also attracted interest from Serie A club Como. It has been reported that Como approached his club to inquire about a potential transfer. Several German Bundesliga clubs are also said to be monitoring the player, who is the captain of the U17 vice-world champion team. Pokorny has 2 caps for the Austria U18 national team, and his current market value is estimated at €300k by Transfermarkt. This season, he has made 3 appearances in the 2. Liga and 4 in the ÖFB Jugendliga U18.