Stefan Hierländer confirmed to the 'Kleine Zeitung' that it was his final match for Sturm. Hierländer clarified that he was primarily referring to his role as a substitute player and not to playing football itself. He can imagine continuing his career elsewhere, stating that there are many possibilities. Hierländer said that he has had informal talks with certain people. He has received some feedback and will now draw his conclusions, explaining that the overall package would have to be coherent.

Stefan Hierländer, who is presently a reserve player at SK Sturm Graz, is contemplating his future with his contract set to expire in the summer. Despite having played merely 87 minutes across nine matches this season, he has resolved to extend his career beyond the summer. SK Austria Klagenfurt has demonstrated interest in re-signing him to the club where he first appeared in the Bundesliga. Klagenfurt's sports director, Günther Gorenzel, indicated that the club is prepared to engage with local players such as Hierländer to enhance enthusiasm.