SK Rapid Vienna brings in a new defense chief: Jannes Horn is about to change!

SK Rapid Vienna brings in a new defense chief: Jannes Horn is about to change!

Rapid Vienna is intensifying its efforts to strengthen its defense and is close to landing a promising new signing. 28-year-old Jannes-Kilian Horn, most recently active with St. Louis CITY SC in Major League Soccer, could soon put on the green jersey of the Kreisky squad. Horn, an experienced left-back, is coming to Vienna on a free transfer and brings with him an interesting combination of Bundesliga and international experience that could be of great benefit to the team. Rapid coach Peter Stöger already knows Horn from their time together at 1. FC Köln, which should make integration easier.

Horn, who was born in Braunschweig on February 6, 1997, not only has good football skills, but is also physically present at 1.86 m. He plays in the main position as a central defender, but can also be used at left-back or in left midfield. After only seven appearances for Cologne, Horn found himself in the shadow of his teammates and was looking for new challenges. Various injuries have repeatedly set him back, but he currently appears to be getting fit, with an expected return on June 4th after muscular problems.

A new wind for the defense

Horn's signing aims to restructure Rapid's defense. While Dominic Vincze has established himself as a key player, he has collected three yellow cards in the last five competitive games, which can lead to a critical situation. Vincze has impressive stats, such as a pass rate of almost 84 percent and solid performances in defensive duels, but the new squad depth should give him time to develop.

Rapid plans to offer Horn a contract until 2027 in order to increase stability and quality in defense and to advance both experienced players and talent in a healthy competitive situation. The spirit of optimism in the team, which can be felt after the convincing 3-0 win against LASK in the play-off round for an international ticket, could thus be further promoted. Guido Burgstaller has contributed five goals in the last five games and underlines the importance of continuity.

A look at the transfer market

Fans can also look forward to the transfer period, which usually takes place every six months in international professional football. Clubs can loan, sell or buy players, with transfer fees varying widely. Despite high transfer spending, there was a deficit in the Bundesliga last season - expenses exceeded income. A typical example of high spending is Bayern Munich, whose transfers reached 149 million euros.

The football world remains in motion, and Rapid Vienna is also trying to position itself optimally so as not to fall behind in international comparison. Potential newcomer Jannes Horn could help lead the local team into a new era. It remains to be seen whether the talks are fruitful and Rapid can strengthen the desired defense.

For more information on Horn's current statistics and career, a comprehensive overview can be found here: Transfer market. Otherwise, developments in the transfer world remain exciting Statista explained. At Rapid it's now time to keep your eyes open - new player luck could really be on the horizon!

For further details on Horn's planned commitment and his integration into the team, visit OneFootball.