Ferdy Druijf: SK Rapid separates from striker after bad luck!

Ferdy Druijf: SK Rapid separates from striker after bad luck!

Wien, Österreich - A chapter is closed: Ferdy Druijf and SK Rapid Vienna have agreed to make an early termination. The operational step follows almost three years after moving from the Dutch club AZ Alkmaar to the Viennese, where the 1.90 meter tall center forward was anything but happy - characterized by frequent injuries that significantly disabled his sporting development. So Druijf not only had to pause several times months, but also survived knee surgery in January 2024. The club wishes the player as quickly as possible and a successful fresh start.

Druijf, who scored 13 goals in 43 competitive games for SK Rapid and delivered six templates, was often the victim of injuries in Austria during his time in Austria. After a promising start, which included a record goal after only 32 seconds in the UEFA Conference League, the pressure on the striker was immense. His last appearance for Rapid was a performance that was forgotten because he was borrowed from the first division club Pec Zwolle in the 2023/24 season, where he scored five goals in 15 games, but finally injured again.

painful farewell and outlook

The decision to terminate the contract was made against the background of his injury -related absence. "I hope that Ferdy Druijf will soon be able to celebrate a successful comeback again after his serious injury suffered in Holland," Rapid sports director Markus Katzer formulated his best wishes. The likeable Dutch, which celebrates its 27th birthday on February 12

The story of Ferdy Druijf is an urgent example of the tricky career of young players in professional football. His will and fighting spirit are recognized by the Rapid responsible, but his time in Vienna did not end with the hoped -for radiance, but characterized by setbacks. The future remains uncertain, but hope for a comeback lives up.