Alessandro Debenedetti to sign with Rapid București. The club is reportedly in talks with Genoa to sign Italian striker Alessandro Debenedetti, according to sources close to the club. The 22-year-old forward has been on the radar of Rapid’s manager Daniel Pancu, who is looking to strengthen his attacking lineup with a powerful, physical center-forward.
Debenedetti’s impressive 1.90m frame and Serie B experience have caught the attention of Pancu, who believes that the Italian could be the perfect fit for Rapid’s style of play. The club’s minority owner, Victor Angelescu, has confirmed that negotiations are underway with Genoa, and the next step will be to discuss the move with Debenedetti himself.
“We need to talk to the player and see if he wants to come,” Angelescu said in an interview. “He’s also on Pancu’s wish list.” The Rapid owner revealed that the club is currently in talks with two players, with Debenedetti being one of the most promising options. “He’s an interesting player, he’s played in Serie B, we know him from our previous relationship with Genoa,” Angelescu explained. “Marius [Mihalcea, Rapid’s director of football] has spoken with Genoa’s sports director, and we’re discussing the possibility of bringing him on board.”
Alessandro Debenedetti’s Profile and Experience
Debenedtti has had a promising career so far, having played for Sampdoria’s academy and then joining Genoa in 2022. He has been loaned out to several clubs, including Mantova and Virtus Entella, where he played 32 games in Serie B last season, scoring three goals. His impressive physicality and experience in Italy’s second division have made him an attractive option for Rapid.
Competition for Burmaz and Jambor
Rapid already has two attacking options in Borisav Burmaz and Timotej Jambor, but both players have different styles and profiles. Burmaz is a more agile and technical player, while Jambor is a physical center-forward who has been impressive in his loan spell at Slask. However, Antoine Baroan, another center-forward, is currently out injured and will miss the rest of the season.
The signing of Debenedetti would give Rapid a new option in attack and provide competition for Burmaz and Jambor. With Pancu’s preference for a physical center-forward, Debenedetti’s profile fits the bill perfectly.
Negotiations and Fees
The transfer fee for Alessandro Debenedetti is reportedly around 700,000 euros, according to Transfermarkt. While the negotiations are still ongoing, it’s clear that Rapid is serious about signing the Italian striker. With the summer transfer window open, the club is looking to strengthen its squad and make a strong push in the Romanian league.
As the transfer saga unfolds, one thing is certain: Rapid needs a new center-forward, and Alessandro Debenedetti’s arrival could be just what the club needs to take its attacking game to the next level.
The question now is: will Debenedetti join Rapid and become the club’s new “vârf”? Only time will tell.