Rapid București has officially announced its 33-player squad for the 2025-2026 Superliga season under new coach Costel Gâlcă, signaling a fresh start for the Giulești club. Notably, Borisav Burmaz, sidelined by a serious preseason injury, is absent from the list, while Mattias Kait, a former captain, is also excluded, indicating a strategic squad overhaul. Rapid will kick off their campaign against newly promoted FC Argeș, marking Gâlcă’s first official match in charge and setting the tone for their league ambitions.
This roster announcement highlights Rapid’s intent to rebuild and compete strongly in Romania’s top flight, emphasizing integration under Gâlcă’s leadership and the challenge of replacing key injured and departed players.