It was officially announced on Tuesday that Phillip Verhounig has transferred to Wolfsberger AC, signing a three-year contract. The player is 20 years old. Previously, Verhounig was the captain of FC Liefering. According to the Krone, good discussions were also held with Austria Wien. Phillip Verhounig explained to the Krone that the perspective and a clear plan for him were the decisive factors in his choice of Wolfsberger AC.

Phillip Verhounig has moved from FC Liefering to WAC in the ADMIRAL Bundesliga, where he has received a three-year contract. In 2024/25, the U21 international was the top scorer in the UEFA Youth League with nine goals while playing for FC Salzburg. The transfer is a return for Phillip Verhounig, who had already played for the 'Wölfe' youth team for four years before moving to Salzburg's academy in 2020. Verhounig said he is very much looking forward to the new challenge at WAC, adding that after great and important years in Salzburg, it was time for him to face a new challenge. He also stated he wants to advance in his career and establish himself at this level. Head coach Thomas Silberberger said that Phillip is a highly talented Austrian attacking player with a lot of potential who received an excellent education at Red Bull Salzburg and already possesses a lot of quality despite his young age. Salzburg has a buy-back option, according to 'Sky' transfer insider Eric Niederseer.

According to 'Krone', Phillip Verhounig will sign a three-year contract with WAC. The final contract details for Verhounig, the captain of Salzburg's farm team FC Liefering, are currently being finalized.

Phillip Verhounig, a 20-year-old Centre-Forward, captain of the second-division team FC Liefering, and a current Austria U21 international, was considered a likely departure after a strong spring season because he had only one year left on his contract. According to Sky transfer insider Eric Niederseer, Verhounig is set to join Wolfsberger AC in the ADMIRAL Bundesliga. The same report suggests that Wolfsberger AC secured his signature over Austria Wien and Swiss champions FC Thun. FC Red Bull Salzburg is FC Liefering's cooperation club and has secured a buy-back option. According to the same source, this option will give them long-term control. Eric Niederseer also reported that Verhounig has already completed his medical. In the 2025/2026 season in the 2. Liga, Verhounig scored 23 goals and provided 7 assists in 63 appearances. His current Transfermarkt market value is €350k.