Gerhard Struber welcomes experienced midfielder Dominik Frieser to Barnsley

The arrival of Frieser, 26, who has agreed a deal until the summer of 2022 with a further year’s option, follows the capture of defender Kilian Ludewig, who has joined on a season-long loan from Red Bull Salzburg.

Frieser, who can operate on the flanks and up front has extensive experience in his native Austria, making 225 appearances across the divisions.

He featured in Linz’s Europa League campaign last term when his side faced the likes of Sporting Lisbon and AZ Alkmaar en-route to a Round of 16 tie against Manchester United.

On the signing of Frieser, Struber said: “Dominik has achieved great things in Austria and in Europe, so I am delighted that he has joined us at Barnsley.

“He comes with lots of experience, he is a player with positive attributes and personal characteristics and I know he will add a lot to this team.”

Meanwhile, new Rotherham United signing Wes Harding admits he is ‘buzzing’ at joining the club after becoming the Millers’ fourth summer addition.

Leicester-born Harding, 23 – who predominantly plays at right-back, but can play across the back four – has signed a deal until the summer of 2023 and said: “I am buzzing to be a Miller,

“I really feel like one of the lads already, Rotherham is a family club and I am just happy to be here.

“The manager and his staff have been really nice and it was quite easy for me.

“I did not have a big decision to make, it just felt right.

“I had a zoom call with the gaffer and his coaching staff and it was a really nice chat.

“They made me feel welcome and comfortable, that was one of the main things for me really.”

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