Gabriele Biancheri scores first professional goal since quitting Manchester United

Gabriele Biancheri quit Manchester United in the summer to try his luck in Austria. His decision is starting to pay off.

Young striker Gabriele Biancheri made excellent progress in Manchester United’s academy, but was not rewarded with a first team chance. Even in pre-season.

Towards the end of the transfer window, Biancheri secured an exit to join ambitious Austrian side Wacker Innsbruck, who have just secured two successive promotions.

Biancheri is now up and running after scoring his first ever professional goal in an Austrian Cup clash against WSG Tirol.

The 20-year-old scored a header in extra-time to force a penalty shootout. Wacker lost 6-5 on penalties, but on an individual basis, this was a major accomplishment for the young forward.

Biancheri has made five league appearances for Wacker, although only two of them have been as a starter. He is still establishing himself at the club, and this first goal is a step in the right direction that will help to build his confidence.

Biancheri was worth a look for United

Ever since signing for Manchester United from Cardiff City in early 2023, Gabriele Biancheri scored consistently for the academy.

A highlight included a hat-trick for United’s under-21s in a 4-1 win over Tottenham in October 2025.

United sent him out on loan to Rotherham United in the second half of the season, but he only made four brief appearances for the club as they were relegated from League One.

Biancheri has scored twice for Wales under-21s and remains an interesting prospect, and he could have been worth a proper look for United.

United lack depth up front in the first team, which has been highlighted by Benjamin Sesko’s injury.

The club did not want to pay to sign a back-up, but it would have cost nothing to keep Biancheri and try to develop him for a supporting role.