Arnautović transfer: Rapid Vienna hopes for a quick decision!

Arnautović transfer: Rapid Vienna hopes for a quick decision!

The transfer poker surrounding Marko Arnautović is currently bringing a breath of fresh air into the Austrian football scene. For two weeks there has been a heated debate in the media and among fans about whether the talented striker, who has been without a club since July 1st, will move to Rapid Vienna or not. The former Inter Milan player, who is leaving the club for the second time after two years, is enjoying great interest, especially in his native Austria. There was still no clear direction in the negotiations on Tuesday, which has fans excited. Peter Stöger, coach of Rapid Vienna, noted that he “no longer” expects Arnautović to be accepted. This statement could be interpreted particularly strategically in the current negotiations, reports The press.

Arnautović is currently training with an athletic coach and shows no signs of retiring. In an Instagram post, he made it clear that he is “fully committed to the next chapter” of his life. His desire to possibly return to the Austrian Bundesliga is causing speculation and enthusiasm, reported the 90min. Rapid Vienna has submitted a concrete offer that meets a financially challenging environment. According to Rapids Sports Managing Director, Markus Katzer, the club would like to receive a decision from Arnautovic by the weekend.

Negotiations in progress

The numbers surrounding the deal are impressive. Arnautović earned around 3.7 million euros net per year at Inter Milan. Rapid is offering him an offer of around three million euros gross, which will be financed through external funds - one million euros from Rapid, one million from an external sponsor and the third million will be generated through increased ticket sales and increased media presence. Despite these incentives, the striker would have to give up a lot of money to realize his dream of the 2026 World Cup in the USA and Mexico.

The possibilities for Arnautović seem complex. Rapid is not the only option, although the door to Besiktas Istanbul, the former hot option, appears to be closed as the club has already signed a new centre-forward. Transfer market not only reports on the exciting possibilities that a player like Arnautović brings, but also highlights his impressive performance data and experiences from various top leagues.

Rapidly on the road to success?

Although the negotiations are demanding and still involve a certain degree of uncertainty, Rapid remains optimistic and is counting on Arnautović as a key player for next season. In addition, the club hopes to generate outstanding income through possible transfer proceeds from players such as Thierry Gale and Nicolas Kühn. Gale could bring a small plus, while Rapid would probably receive 1.9 million euros from the transfer of Kühn. A strategic step for the club's financial base at this exciting time.

Fans of Austrian football can look forward to the coming weeks, in which Arnautović's decision will bring more clarity to the current transfer situation. Whether Rapid Vienna receives the striker's confirmation or not – the tension remains high!