Rapid star Christoph Lang moves to LASK: new start in Linz!

Rapid star Christoph Lang moves to LASK: new start in Linz!

The football world continues to move quickly: Christoph Lang, the 23-year-old offensive player, is leaving SK Rapid after just one year and moving to LASK. The move comes after an unsatisfactory stay in Hütteldorf, where Lang received too little playing time. The former ÖFB U21 team player has signed a contract with Linz until 2027 and is hoping for a new start under his ex-coach Markus Schopp, who already trained him at Hartberg.

During his time at Rapid, Christoph Lang made 31 competitive appearances in which he scored five goals. However, the last few months have been marked by dissatisfaction as he was often only used as a substitute. Well, like that skrapid.at, a change turned out to be the best solution for everyone involved. Rapid sports director Markus Katzer was positive about the transfer and appreciated Lang's contribution, despite the short playing time, while the Left Committee sees a promising future for the player in Linz.

A change with perspective

Lang is optimistic about his new adventure and says: “Even though things haven’t gone the way I imagined over the last few months, I don’t want to miss my time at Rapid.” The transfer fee Rapid will receive for the transfer has not been disclosed, but the agreement between the two clubs suggests a positive development for Lang's career. oe24.at noted that the move not only means a new opportunity for Lang, but also a strategic reinforcement for LASK, which needs the talent on the pitch in order to act success-oriented.