Rapid Vienna: "Are Very Happy with the Squad"

The sporting balance after the season start at Rapid is predominantly, but not yet entirely, positive. Financially, however, the summer has already paid off - the sales of Isak Jansson and Mamadou Sangaré bring in millions. Sporting Director Markus Katzer confirmed, "that this transfer summer was a very, very good one for us." Whether and how much more will happen depends mainly on reaching the Conference League group stage.

France Instead of Austria

The Swedish whirlwind Jansson will now play for the French first division club OGC Nice, Sangaré in the same country for RC Lens. With the two players, Rapid generated roughly a multiple of the sum spent on new signings. Against the backdrop of rumored record sales - both are said to have brought in 10 million euros each - Katzer wanted to clarify, "that when you make such deals, there are different payment terms." Meaning: The final sum and the associated transactions depend on certain clauses. "You don't have the money available right away and can't spend it immediately."

Additionally, other clubs are usually involved - in the case of Sangaré, Red Bull Salzburg - and get a piece of the pie. Moreover, there is also inflation in the football transfer market. "I don't want to put a damper on the euphoria, but just to bring a bit of realism back," said Katzer. "What we have done, we are quite satisfied with, also with the development the players have taken in this short time," he referred to the newcomers like Petter Nosa Dahl, Janis Antiste, or Claudy Mbuyi.

Ndzie Against Györ?

That a fundamentally important player like Sangaré leaves the club immediately before the CoL play-off against ETO Györ, "is not planned, but you can't plan everything." As a replacement, Rapid has snagged Martin Ndzie from FC Ashdod in Israel, who is already in Vienna. However, there are still issues with his work permit. The Red-White-Red Card for the Cameroonian has already been approved, but it has not yet been fully processed and printed on plastic between the Vienna MA 35 and the state printing office.

The fact that the 22-year-old had to present documents from Israel and Cameroon did not exactly speed up the matter. Recently, the public holiday on August 15th, Assumption Day, caused an additional delay. "We are passengers in this," explained Katzer. "We bring in a player, give him a work contract, invest a lot of money, and then only have him available two or three weeks later, even though we have essential games for the further sporting and economic development of the entire club during this phase." Early next week, it should be time, and Ndzie could be used in the return match against Györ.

Rapid on August 28 Against Györ

In Austria, the transfer window is open until September 5. Until then, the Green-Whites could make one or two signings. "We will take our time, we also have very clear ideas," revealed Katzer. The decisive factor is whether Rapid - which is under pressure after the 1:2 in the first leg - overcomes the hurdle of Györ or not. "We are very happy with the squad, also how it has developed. But we will take into account if another competition comes along, which naturally brings with it that you have many more games." However, no one else is to be sold - unless "something completely immoral comes along."

(APA/Red)

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