According to Krone.at, new striker Julian Hettwer was quickly convinced by 'Violett' and scored in his debut for Austria.

Austria Wien has announced that Julian Hettwer has signed a contract with the club until 2030. The forward is leaving Zweitliga-Absteiger Fortuna Düsseldorf after one season that was affected by injury. Sportvorstand Tomas Zorn stated that Julian Hettwer fulfills the profile they were looking for in the striker position. Zorn said Hettwer brings a lot of dynamism and speed, is flexibly deployable offensively, and has already proven his goal threat several times. He added that they are convinced Hettwer can immediately strengthen their team and are very happy that he chose Austria Wien and signed a long-term contract despite other offers.

Krone.at reports that Julian Hettwer is joining Austria Vienna from Fortuna Düsseldorf on a free transfer. Sporting director Tomas Zorn said that Julian Hettwer chose Austria Vienna despite other offers and signed a long-term contract. Hettwer said that he is happy to be at Austria Vienna and wants to have a successful season.

Austria Wien is close to signing winger Julian Hettwer and has submitted a written offer for the 23-year-old. It is reported that the German has traveled to Vienna for talks and is a player the club desires. Hettwer holds a contract with Fortuna Düsseldorf, whom he joined in July 2025, until 2029 but did not establish himself there, making seven appearances in the 2. Bundesliga in the 2025/2026 season and missing a large portion of it with a meniscus tear. Before his time at Düsseldorf, the former Germany U19 international played for Borussia Dortmund's second team. His current market value is €900k, according to Transfermarkt.