Barry explains: "I knew quite early on that I wanted to go to Salzburg; this decision was very clear for me. I know the club a little from previous duels and I know what awaits me, what kind of football is played here, and what the goals are – namely to win titles. I want that too, and I will do everything for it."
Salzburg's Sporting Director Marcus Mann says: "Abu has already shown in the Bundesliga what he is capable of. We are convinced that he has not yet fully exploited his potential and that he will demonstrate it with us."
England Was Not Possible
The nine-time international had attracted interest from several English Championship clubs in the spring, with Stoke City, in particular, being very keen on signing him.
However, a change in transfer rules on the island made a move for Barry impossible. Read all background details here >>>
Barry joined Vienna in summer 2024 from Israeli club Bnei Yehuda and played a total of 70 competitive matches for FAK, scoring six goals and providing eight assists.
Salzburg on a Shopping Spree
The African is already Salzburg's seventh new signing, following Kevin Boma from Estoril, Filip Matijasevic from Cukaricki, Nikolas Veratschnig from Mainz, Dominik Schmid from FC Basel, Yerwin Sulbaran from Monagas, and Jonathan Kalimina from Kafue.
The "Mozart city residents" have also already presented a new head coach in German Danny Röhl.
