Rapid Vienna is planning big transfers: Cvetkovic should stay long-term!

Rapid Vienna is planning big transfers: Cvetkovic should stay long-term!

After their first win against Sturm Graz since 2020, Rapid Vienna has big plans for the coming season. The goal: continuity in the squad and targeted reinforcements in order to assert ourselves in both national and international competition. Sports director Markus Katzer has clearly outlined the transfer strategy for August and emphasized that all key players should stay in the team, while new talent should be added at certain points. OneFootball reports that central defender Nenad Cvetkovic is particularly in focus.

Cvetkovic, who is under contract until 2026, has proven to be a valuable part of the team in his first season at Rapid. With 51 competitive games played and three goals, he is considered a defensive stabilizer and enjoys the trust of the club's management. The ongoing process for an early contract extension and salary increase speaks for his central role in the team. Katzer emphasizes that Rapid's financial situation makes it possible to retain top performers and make targeted investments without endangering the existing hierarchy in the team.

Financial stability and transfer ambitions

Since the club's financial situation has been steadily on a solid track, Rapid also wants to remain active on the transfer market. “We have no need to sell players, regardless of the results in the European Cup,” explains Katzer. According to our own research, the club is liquid in the long term and can make decisions that further strengthen the team. For example, the possible signing of Marco Tilio is being sought, with Rapid hoping for an agreement with Celtic. courier reports that Tilio is seen as an important part of the future squad.

In addition to the talks about Tilio, Moulai I Haidara, a 19-year-old striker from Mali, is also on the list of new signings for Rapid II, whose signing will be finalized on Tuesday. Interestingly, Martin Ndzie's release clause was drawn by €2.5 million. However, this young player still lacks a work permit.

On the way to establishment

Coach Peter Stöger sees the current quality of the squad as the perfect basis for further developments. “Team spirit is crucial for our future success,” emphasizes Stöger. Rapid recently celebrated an important away win in Graz, which gave the team a boost in confidence. The club management is aware of the challenge of establishing itself as a permanent fixture both in the Bundesliga and internationally.

Overall, Rapid Vienna appears to be well positioned to remain on the road to success in the upcoming season. The tactical considerations, coupled with a solid financial basis, give hope that the Viennese city club can continue to upgrade next summer. Transfer market shows that transfer spending and income statistics are available for a wide range of clubs within Europe. But for Rapid it is important to play to its own strengths and use its financial resources specifically to strengthen the team.