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Frosinone signs Florian Grillitsch and Romano Schmid with cake welcome

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 12:50 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Frosinone signs Florian Grillitsch and Romano Schmid with cake welcome

Summary

Frosinone has officially signed Austrian internationals Florian Grillitsch and Romano Schmid. The announcement was made today after both players underwent medical examinations in recent days. Grillitsch joins as a free agent after leaving Braga and signed a one-year deal, while Schmid has transitioned from Werder Bremen for a reported fee of €8 million, securing a four-year contract. To celebrate their signings, the club presented the players with a traditional Sachertorte, a specialty from Austria's Hotel Sacher.

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By the Numbers

•Frosinone signs Florian Grillitsch on a one-year deal.
•Romano Schmid joins from Werder Bremen for €8 million.
•Both players recently participated in the 2026 World Cup.
•The club welcomed them with a traditional Austrian Sachertorte.
•Grillitsch's contract includes an option to extend until 2028.

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12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Frosinone welcome Grillitsch and Schmid with Austrian delicacy

What they're saying

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Frosinone welcomed Austria internationals Florian Grillitsch and Romano Schmid with a very special gift of a classic cake from their homeland.The double swoop was completed today, after both players h...
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