Arnautovic Decision on Rapid Offer Pending

SK Rapid has found a taker for Thierry Gale. The offensive player from Barbados had been on loan to Piast Gliwice during the past spring season, which was prematurely ended earlier this week. Now, the 16-time international has moved to the third English league to join the Bolton Wanderers, as the Bundesliga club from Vienna announced on Friday. There is no news yet regarding Rapid's desired striker Marko Arnautovic.

Arnautovic has not decided yet

The former Inter Milan professional has not yet decided whether he wants to accept Rapid's offer. "I want to get this issue off the table for now," said sports director Markus Katzer in an ORF interview. He hinted that the possible transfer is also being discussed among the players and is somewhat distracting. "It is not our number one priority whether Marko Arnautovic comes to Rapid or not," added the ex-professional, noting that there are other candidates for the striker position. "At some point, you have to acknowledge that it might not be possible at all."

Gale with only nine competitive games for Rapid

Gale moved from Georgian top-flight club Dila Gori to Hütteldorf in the summer of 2023 and, due to a severe cruciate ligament injury, only managed nine competitive appearances for the Green-Whites. "Thierry is still a very young player who needs as much match practice as possible, which we cannot offer him in our team in the short term," said Katzer.

(APA/Red)

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