ÖFB duo set for Serie A move: Grillitsch and Schmid in talks with Frosinone

Who are the two players?

Romano Schmid, most recently on the books of Werder Bremen in the German Bundesliga, is regarded as a dynamic No. 8 with high work rate and an offensive orientation. At 26, he would be moving to Frosinone into a sporting environment that regularly gives young players a stage. For him too, the jump to Serie A would be both a sporting and personal step forward.

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, who spread the report via his channels, is regarded in Europe as the most reliable source for player negotiations. Romano spoke of advanced talks without yet declaring a done deal – a wording which in his usage signals a high probability of completion but does not yet confirm a signature.

Who is reporting on the move?

For the ÖFB team, which most recently caused a stir at the European Championship, the double coup would be further evidence of the growing international appeal of Austrian players. Frosinone Calcio, which started the summer of 2026 with a clear promotion goal and has returned to Serie A, would have significantly boosted squad quality with the two additions.

Financially, the transfer would be a feat of strength for the promoted side: signing two Bundesliga-experienced players at once blows past the salary frameworks usually seen at a provincial club. However, modern promoted sides in Italy are increasingly able to structure such deals through staggered bonuses and performance-based components.

What does the transfer mean for Werder Bremen and the ÖFB?

It remains to be seen how Werder Bremen will compensate for the departure of Schmid. The club had recently been working toward a sporting reorientation in the Bundesliga and could use the transfer proceeds to set its own accents. For Grillitsch too, the question is which club – if any – is set to relieve his current employer.

Observers in Austria see the potential double deal as a positive signal for the further development of the ÖFB squad. Experience and tempo from the Bundesliga, combined with the tactical school of Serie A, could give both players new impulses. The ÖFB team, which will also be called upon in World Cup qualifying next year, would benefit directly.