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Football: Kara Receives Contract with Rapid Vienna Until 2027

Rapids Geschäftsführer Sport sieht in Kara (rechts) einen "Vorzeigesportler".
Rapids Geschäftsführer Sport sieht in Kara (rechts) einen "Vorzeigesportler". ©APA/TOBIAS STEINMAURER
Rapid Vienna has permanently signed forward Ercan Kara from the Turkish first division club Samsunspor. The seven-time national player received a contract until summer 2027.

Kara already played for the Viennese from January 2020 to January 2022 and on loan last spring. In 104 competitive matches, the seven-time Austrian national player scored 39 goals for Rapid.

Kara "a Model Athlete"

In 17 Bundesliga matches in the spring season, Kara only scored two goals, yet Rapid wanted to bring the 1.92 m tall center forward back to his hometown and was able to announce the completion on Tuesday. "Although Ercan Kara was far from showing his full potential in the spring, he proved that he can be an asset for us. His important header goals were a perfect example of his commitment, fighting spirit, and belief in successful games. He is a model athlete," explained Markus Katzer, Managing Director of Sports.

Mbuyi to Rapid

Prior to that, Rapid had already permanently signed Montenegrin national striker Andrija Radulovic after a six-month loan, and also acquired French striker Claude Mbuyi from second division club St. Pölten.

(APA/Red)

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