Rapid’s head of sport Markuskatzer has broadened his horizons when it comes to transfers. Among others, the Portuguese Andre Vidigal is currently being traded at Grün-Weiß. A column by “Krone” editor Rainer Bortenschlager.
With 30 professionals – including the (U21) team players – Rapid set off for the camp in Bad Tatzmannsdorf on Tuesday. With a stopover in Dunajska Streda (Slk) for a test against DAC 1904 (4 p.m.). For the time being without further reinforcement. Despite much speculation. They show that under sports director Meckikatzer the horizon has been expanded in Rapid’s transfer policy. The Serb Cvetanovic came from Israel and Kaygin, a U19 team player from Mainz with no experience in “adult football”. What – as the first week of training proved – the German is ready for, at least in terms of his stature. In contrast to the 18-year-old Latvian Grabovski from Leipzig – for the time being “only” a talent for Rapid II. Which is why rumors that Rapid are looking to loan 17-year-old Baylin Johnson from Bournemouth shouldn’t be seen as an internet gimmick. Another left winger has been traded since Monday: Andre Vidigal from Portugal’s relegated Maritimo. A six-figure transfer fee would be due for the 24-year-old. And it’s not just Rapid that should be interested. Butkatzer is doing what he promised: he’s intensifying contacts and expanding the scouts’ “playing field”. Important for the future. Green-White is currently neither financially able nor athletically attractive enough to make “larger” transfers. So you never had a chance with Arnor Sigurdsson, the dream player – the 24-year-old Icelander went to Blackburn. That’s the reality. Even for Kasius, loaned to Rapid in the spring, Alkmaar pays three million euros to Bologna. Which is why Stefan Schwab’s return polarizes, but makes sense. He won’t perform miracles playfully, but will take responsibility and lead the boys with Burgstaller. Step by step – it will be a long way.
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