Just a day after the signing of Stefan Stangl from SC Wiener Neustadt, SK Rapid Vienna is delighted to announce two new arrivals ahead of the coming 2014/15 tipico Bundesliga season:In Stefan Schwab (born 27.9.1990) we have signed a forward thinking central midfield player from Admira Wacker who had become an important cog in his teams attacking successes in the previous season. Schwab made 30 Bundesliga appearances in 2013/14, scoring four goals. The 23 year old Salzburg born player has...

New Arrival In Hütteldorf: with immediate effect 40 year-old Dutchman Bernard Schuiteman has taken over the role of SK Rapid Vienna Chief Scout. Schuiteman, who had a successful playing career (league winner with Feyenoord in 1999, domestic cup winner on three occasions with Feyenoord, Leverkusen and GAK), has signed a contract tying him to the club until the end of the 2015/16 season.Sporting Director Andreas Müller feels that in the Austrian-based Dutchman, the club has made a shrewd...

SK Rapid Vienna has concluded another important milestone in the new stadium project. Following intensive and fruitful discussions we're delighted to announce The Allianz Group Austria as our new partner. The new stadium, which will be erected on the Gerhard-Hanappi Stadium's current site will be known as 'Allianz Stadium'.The key aspect of our new marketing partnership is the naming rights for Rapid's new home which is due for completion in 2016. "We're thrilled that in the Allianz Group...

Following the signings of Phillip Schobesberger from 2013 Cup winners FC Pasching and Christopher Dibon from champions RB Salzburg, we're pleased to announce the capture of another young Austrian prospect in our Summer recruitment drive before the start of the 2014/15 tipico-Bundesliga.The club has successfully concluded negotiations with SC Wiener Neustadt for the transfer of Stefan Stangl. The 22 year old Styrian has agreed terms and signed a contract that will keep him in Hütteldorf...

Defender Maximilian Hofmann has committed his future to the Cub, signing a contract extension that will see him remain in Rapid colours until Summer 2017.The 20 year old is a product of the prolific Rapid Youth Academy and made his debut for the reserves under current Head Trainer Zoran Barisic in the Regional League East. His performances earned "Hofmann II" a call up to the first team squad where he made his debut in the last fixture of the 2012/13 season, replacing Stefan Kulovits...

Attacker Marcel Sabitzer has brought to an end his 18 month stay in Vienna by signing for German club Red Bull Leipzig. Sabitzer will spend next season on loan in Salzburg, having been immediately farmed out by his parent club. As one player leaves the capital heading westwards, another has elected to go in the opposite direction. We're delighted that we have concluded successful negotiations with Red Bull Salzburg for the permanent registration of central defender Christopher Dibon for an...

Despite the season only just finishing, Rapid fans can already get a peek into 2014/15: the official launch for the new away shirt has taken place, and the shirt is now available for purchase in the Fan Shop."The shirt is in a classic white, with subtle hints of red and blue tones on the collar and sleeves", said Georg Kovacic from partner and kit manufacturer adidas about the new shirt. Roland Königshofer was also present in the iconic Cafe Landtman in downtown Vienna for the press launch,...

At the start of June the preparation for the 2014/15 season begins. We've already got lots of confirmed dates for you, with the match against Hansa Rostock certainly catching the eye. The German 3rd division club are celebrating their DKB Arena's 60 birthday, and have invited us to guest at the Jubilee.First Team friendlies:SC OMV Neusiedl/Zaya (Regional, Lower Austria) - SK Rapid 0:7 (0:5)Tuesday 13.05.2014ASV Schrems (Regional, Lower Austria) - SK Rapid 0:7 (0:3)Thursday, 15.05.2014SC...

Dear Rapid-Fans,A couple of weeks ago we were able to announce Celtic FC as this years opponent for the annual international friendly match. Celtic, a club that has interesting historical ties to Rapid, will be our guests in the Hanappi Stadium on the 6th July and become the latest in a line of great European clubs we've had the pleasure of hosting in Vienna, clubs such as: Schalke 04, Liverpool, AS Roma, Valencia, Hoffenheim, Anderlecht and PSG.In partnership with Upper Austrian sports...

Forward Guido Burgstaller has opted for a new challenge abroad. The 25 year old, signed in Summer 2011 from SC Wiener Neustadt, will don the colours of Welsh capital club Cardiff City in the coming season. Burgstaller, capped 7 times by Austria, has already undergone a medical with the Bluebirds, who have just suffered relegation from the English Premier League. The two clubs have agreed an undisclosed transfer fee. Rapid had previously taken up an option to extend Burgstaller's stay in...