Borussia Mönchengladbach, Brighton, and Hamburg have made contact for Michael Svoboda, a 27-year-old Austrian defender at Venezia. A release clause in the player's contract becomes active from July. Svoboda joined the club in September 2020, has a contract until 2029, and has earned 4 caps for Austria. He contributed 3 goals and 2 assists in 29 appearances during the 2025/2026 Serie B season. His current market value is €3.50m, according to Transfermarkt.