Fulham youngster signs new contract, leaves on loan

Ibane 🤝 2025

Congrats and best of luck in Austria! 🤍

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) July 13, 2023

Fulham have announced that Under-21s centre-back Ibane Bowat has signed a new deal until the summer of 2025, with the option to extend that contract by a further 12 months.

The 20-year-old will 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. I feel I'm developing well as a footballer, and the staff in the academy and first team have been excellent with me," Bowat told the club's official website.

"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."