GermanyOn July 14, 2026, the Bundesliga promotion team SV Elversberg announced that forward Mohammad Mahmoud had mutually terminated his contract early. The 21-year-old player has joined Austrian second division side Austria Salzburg. Mahmoud initially moved to Elversberg from VfL Bochum's U19 team in 2024, made four appearances in the 2024/25 season, was loaned to FC Zurich in Switzerland, and returned to Elversberg but failed to secure a spot in the first team. Elversberg's sports director expressed regret over the unsuccessful partnership but wished Mahmoud success in his new club.
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