Arnautovic Transfer to Rapid Vienna Falls Through

Rapid Vienna's Managing Director of Sport, Markus Katzer, announced on Friday, in response to inquiries from several media outlets, that negotiations with Austrian football record player Marko Arnautovic regarding a transfer will not be continued. This officially ends the speculation about signing the 36-year-old that has been ongoing since mid-June, and Rapid is now looking elsewhere for a center forward.

Marko Arnautovic continues to search for a club after rejection from Rapid Vienna

Katzer explained that they had "very good, professional, and appreciative discussions with both Marko Arnautović and his management." For him personally and for the club, it was important "not to miss a possible chance to sign one of the best Austrian footballers of recent history." However, it was clear from the beginning "that Marko, due to his qualities and standing in European football, would be courted by several clubs with a larger financial background than we have." Katzer concluded by emphasizing: "We thank Marko for his fundamental interest and wish him much success in his further career. He will always be warmly welcomed as a guest here in Hütteldorf."

According to consistent media reports, Rapid had offered Arnautovic a two-year contract with a total salary of six million euros gross and allegedly also additional bonuses recently. Nevertheless, there was no commitment from the Viennese. Thus, Arnautovic, who is currently vacationing in Mallorca, continues to search for a club. Rapid is now further searching for a central striker - and with a well-filled account. The transfer of Isak Jansson to Nice and the resale participation in the transfer of Nicolas Kühn from Celtic Glasgow to Como brought the Hütteldorfers a total of around ten million euros. According to Katzer, there are discussions with several candidates.

(APA/Red)

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