Two days before the start of the new campaign Rapid
presented two newcomers who have to strength up the squad in order to win the
Bundesliga. Iceland`s wing Arno Traustason and Croatian midfielder Ivan Mocinic
have to spice up the team on his way to 33rd title.
- - We are very pleased that we sing with Arno and
Ivan. They are going to give us many versatile options on the flanks and also
balanced play in the midfield – said manager Mike Buskens.
Trautston was part of the sensational Iceland team who
played in last EC in France. He also managed to score against Austria in 2-1
win in group matches. Icelandic “HU” can be heard at the new stadium. - It would be very nice when we can celebrate
together with fans “HU” song. I can’t wait to play in green and I’m here to win
a title with Rapid- said Traustason.
Croatian midfielder Ivan Mocinic comes to Rapid from Rijeka
for 2, 5 mln euro fee. He would be the most expensive player in the squad.
Rapid is his first international experience and he thoughts it would can be
step forward in his career. - I`m happy to be here in club with such a long tradition.
I can promise that I’ll work hard and gave my best with Rapid to celebrate the
title. – said enthusiastic Mocinic.
Sport director Thomas Muller added that the negations with
Schaub and Schawb are going well, and son they are going to sign new contracts.
The new season in Bundesliga starts at Saturday when Rapid meets
Ried in new Allianz stadium in Vienna.
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