We are delighted to announce that Under-21s centre-back Ibane Bowat has signed a new deal with Fulham until the summer of 2025, with a Club option to extend by a further 12 months.
The 20-year-old will also spend the 2023/24 season on loan at Austrian Bundesliga side TSV Hartberg.
“I’m delighted to sign a new contract and extend my time with Fulham,” Bowat said. “I feel I’m developing well as a footballer, and the staff in the Academy and First Team have been excellent with me.
“Last season was a big step for me going to the Netherlands on loan and getting experience playing men’s football, so it was important I continue to play senior football this season. Going on loan to TSV Hartberg in Austria will mean I’ll be playing top flight football in Europe, against big teams, and it’s an opportunity I didn’t want to miss.
“They have a great setup, and playing under Markus Schopp, along with his coaching staff, was very appealing to me, so I’m keen to get started and taking part in their pre-season games.”
Our Scotland youth international, who joined Fulham back in 2017, got himself his first loan move during the 2022/23 season, when he joined Dutch side FC Den Bosch before going on to make 16 senior appearances for the side.
Huw Jennings said: “We are delighted that Ibane has signed a contract extension to further his development with Fulham. The loan with TSV Hartberg should provide Ibane with a step up in level and be a good test for him.”
Everybody at the Club would like to wish Ibane all the best for the upcoming season overseas.
