Michael Sollbauer on his future at Barnsley FC
Brought in to add some badly-needed experience to the Reds' backline in January by his compatriot Struber - who worked with him at their previous club Wolfsberger AC - Sollbauer has been a beacon of consistency at the back for the Championship outfit.
Struber's exit coincided with another January signing from Austria - Marcel Ritzmaier - returning to his homeland on loan after joining Rapid Vienna.
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Hide AdBut Sollbauer, 30, who signed a two-and-a-half deal when he signed, is firmly happy with the Reds.
Speaking in an interview in Barnsley's matchday programme, Sollbauer said: "I am completely happy to be here.
"I am happy to be in Barnsley; this is my tram and where I want to be.
"It's been a crazy first year here, but I feel a huge part of the team and hope that continues.
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Hide Ad"But of course, with Gerhard gone and Marcel also leaving, I'm losing a few German speakers!
"But this is normal as I say. This is my own football journey and I am really happy at Oakwell.
"I have big goals I'd like to achieve here and others' decisions will not affect my personal situation."