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Stöger causes excitement: Is Arnautovic actually coming to Rapid?
Peter Stöger starts as a coach at Rapid Vienna and discusses Arnautovic's transfer. Goal: Higher ranking and winning the title.
Stöger causes excitement: Is Arnautovic actually coming to Rapid?
In the first few days under the aegis of Peter Stöger, SK Rapid Wien has a hot iron in the fire: discussions about a possible transfer of Marko Arnautovic dominate the headlines. Stöger, who joined Rapid as the new coach, is optimistic about the conditions he found. “The training conditions are great – the pitches are of high quality,” said the trainer. And while the discussion about Arnautovic continues to get heated, Stöger also dares to make a prediction: “If Arnautovic is fit, he could score 15 to 20 goals in a season,” he explains. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen how the negotiations, in which he is not involved, will turn out. A decision on Arnautovic is expected before the upcoming training camp in Mühlviertel and Stöger appears to be feeling the pressure later this week.
“There is a lot of interest in the idea, even if it may be unrealistic,” notes Stöger. The coach is aware of the challenges associated with Arnautovic's move. In recent weeks, Rapid has increasingly exchanged ideas with the player and his brother Danijel, as Managing Director Sport Markus Katzer confirms. “Arnautovic is really keen on Rapid,” emphasizes Katzer. He is optimistic that a transfer is feasible despite financial hurdles, even if Arnautovic is only looking for a “two-year contract”.
The challenges for Rapid
Arnautovic's move could pose a financial challenge for Rapid, and everyone involved is aware of this task. Stöger has already emphasized that the goals for the coming season must be higher than fifth place and that he is proud to coach Rapid. For the coach, the challenge of turning out the fans and securing their support could play a future-oriented role. “The incredible support of the fans is a real motivation,” summarizes Stöger.
In the past, Stöger spent time with rival team Austria, which has made some Rapid supporters skeptical about the talks about his new position. “There is an understanding for this skepticism, but I don’t feel it directly,” says Stöger. But one thing is certain: the mood at Rapid is one of the most exciting this transfer season, and the return of Arnautovic could strengthen this momentum even further!
Given his ambitions and the ongoing talks, it is clear that the week could be crucial for Rapid. Fans are hoping for exciting news and a team ready to fight for titles next season. What happens next? You can be excited!
For more information on the developments surrounding SK Rapid and Marko Arnautovic, visit the articles on sn.at, laola1.at and sports.yahoo.com.