Guinean defensive midfielder Karim Conté of Hertha Wels is being linked with a switch to fellow Austrian 2. Liga side Austria Lustenau.
The 26-year-old, born in Conakry and valued at €250,000 on Transfermarkt, is reportedly on Lustenau’s radar as they look to reinforce the spine of their squad. The rumour, logged on 9 June 2026, carries an unspecified probability (“?”), underlining that talks – if any – remain at an early stage.
Conté, a left-footed holding midfielder standing at 1.78m, currently wears the number 22 shirt for Hertha Wels in Austria’s second tier. His contractual situation is unclear, with no expiry date listed, fuelling suggestions that he could either be approaching the end of his deal or become available as a potential free agent if an agreement is not renewed.
The interest comes on the back of his recent outings in the 2. Liga, where he has been used primarily in a screening role in front of the defence. In his latest appearance for Hertha Wels, Conté featured in their league match against unnamed opposition earlier this month, with the fixture forming part of a run of games in which he has been tasked with breaking up play and recycling possession. (Detailed opponent and scoreline data were not available at the time of writing.)
Conté, who lists only Hertha Wels at senior level in the current data, has built his reputation as a specialist in defensive midfield rather than as a goalscoring presence. His market value of €250k would make any deal a relatively low‑risk investment for Austria Lustenau, whether via a transfer fee or on a free if his contract is shown to have expired.
If the move materialises, a step across the division to Austria Lustenau could offer Conté a fresh platform in the 2. Liga to refine his game, raise his profile beyond Hertha Wels and potentially position himself for a future move to a higher European level.
