Striker Raphael Dwamena signs for Austrian side BW Linz

Lower tier Austrian side, FC Blau-Weiß Linz have announced the signing of Ghanaian striker Raphael Dwamena.

The 25-year-old striker who was on trials has totally impressed in training session over the past few days and has now been signed.

Dwamena signed a contract until 2023, with an option for an additional year.

The 1.87 m tall striker from Ghana has previously played for clubs such as Red Bull Salzburg, FC Lustenau, FC Zurich, Levante and Real Zaragossa.

A thorough medical check on Friday morning was one of the final hurdles which he passed.

Club Statement:

Raphael Dwamena : “I am so happy that Blau-Weiß Linz gives me the chance and I will be eternally grateful. I would like to repay that with performance on the pitch. My athletic path is far from over.

I feel very fit and want to achieve great things with blue and white in the next 2-3 years.”

Sports director Tino Wawra: “I have a good relationship with his advisor, the ex-Dortmund professional and Swiss team player Philipp Degen. That is why this commitment was possible.

Here Raphael also saw that something is developing, and he now wants to follow this path with us in the long term. I am very proud that we were able to convince such a top striker to come to Linz.”

Trainer Gerald Scheiblehner : “In the first training sessions you saw what dynamism and what qualities Raphael has. But you have to take the pressure off him a little at the beginning. Now it is time to raise him to a decent fitness level, then we will have a lot of fun with him.”