Peter Stöger: The new hope for Rapid Vienna until 2027!

Peter Stöger: The new hope for Rapid Vienna until 2027!

Wien, Österreich - Peter Stöger is the new coach of SK Rapid Vienna. The association announced this official confirmation today in a press release. Stöger, who is 59 years old and is considered one of the most distinguished trainers in Austria, receives a contract until summer 2027. The former player from Rapid has already been recognized as a formative face of Austrian football and in the 1995/96 season as an active title and to enter the European Cup final of the cup winner.

The President of Rapid, Alexander Wrabetz, welcomed Stöger and highlighted his extensive experience and his clear plans for the team. Trust in Stöger is great, which is underlined by the statements by Managing Director Sport Markus Katzer. He described Stöger as one of the best trainers in Austria and emphasized the importance of a careful selection for this position.

Stöger's return to Rapid

Stöger, who played a total of 111 competitive games for Rapid and scored 22 goals, expressed his anticipation of the upcoming tasks. He emphasized the quality of the squad and the academy of the association. His return to Rapid, after being successful as a trainer in the past, is positively received by many fans and experts. Stöger asked for understanding that he will only comment on his future activity after the last game of the season.

Its suitability for the coaching post is also emphasized by the positive response of his personality. Managing Director Steffen Hofmann praised Stögers Fair Art in sports, which in the past has shaped many subsequent coaches of Rapid. Rapid has a long list of coaches who have managed the team over the years, from Ernst Hlozek, who already took the booklet in the first season of the Austrian Bundesliga in 1974/75, right down to Zoran Barisic, who is currently in office.

The support of Stöger is not only limited to his experiences as a player, but also to his impressive achievements as a trainer. In an episode of the football journal at 90 minutes, Stöger brought interesting analyzes to the performance of all clubs in the ongoing league mode, which underlines its extensive knowledge of Austrian football. There he also discussed the performance of Rapid and other teams, which further illustrates his strategic thinking in football.

The followers of the SK Rapid can look forward to an exciting time. Stöger not only has the knowledge and experience to raise the team to a new level, but also the support and trust of the association, which is crucial for successful cooperation. The future of the association could be decisively shaped by its return.