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Ercan Kara stays at SK Rapid: passion and goalscoring ambitions!
Ercan Kara will stay with SK Rapid Wien and will wear number 9 from the new season. Contract signed until 2027, positive expectations.
Ercan Kara stays at SK Rapid: passion and goalscoring ambitions!
An exciting transfer brings a breath of fresh air to the Hütteldorfer Stadium: Ercan Kara is staying at SK Rapid Vienna. The 29-year-old attacker, who has been on loan from Samsunspor since February, has now signed a permanent contract until 2027. Around 350,000 euros were transferred to the Turkish club via the transfer fee Transfer market reported.
Managing Director Sport Markus Katzer is very pleased with the agreement with Samsunspor. “Ercan didn’t perform to his full potential in the second half of the season, but he was still an important reinforcement for us,” said Katzer. Kara made 20 appearances this season and scored two goals, with his headers and his tireless efforts on the pitch particularly standing out.
Emotional connection and new goals
For Kara, the next few years at SK Rapid mean much more than just football. In an emotional statement, he highlighted the last matchday on June 1st and emphasized his strong bond with the club. "Rapid is a matter close to my heart. I'm looking forward to playing in front of our fantastic fans again and celebrating goals together," emphasized the striker.
From the new season, Kara will wear the number 9 jersey, which he previously had with the club. Together with the newly signed offensive player Andrija Radulović, Kara will take part in the summer training camp in Freistadt and work towards a successful season.
A look at the transfer market
The transfer period in professional football, which opens *every six months*, clearly shows how dynamic and diverse the movements in the market are. Last season, the focus was primarily on the financial commitments of the top clubs, with the Premier League in particular standing out with its high spending. Many Bundesliga clubs are thinking about how they can use their investments to achieve sporting success. How Statista As noted, transfer business does not always reflect actual performance on the pitch.
SK Rapid did good business by signing Kara. While large-scale transfers in the big leagues often make headlines, Rapid remains modest and relies on players who identify with the club. With Kara on board, there will be another ambitious player in the Hütteldorfer squad who could provide a breath of fresh air.
It will be exciting to see what other surprises the football summer in Vienna has in store. Ercan Kara has definitely set the course for a successful start to the season!