At a special event held Monday evening at the Football Museum in Bucharest, FC Rapid officially presented their new kits for the 2025/2026 season. Midfielder Alexandru Dobre, defender Denis Ciobotariu, and goalkeeper Franz Stolz were among the players showcasing the new equipment, signaling the club’s readiness for the upcoming SuperLiga campaign.
Alexandru Dobre, who joined Rapid last year and is eager to make an immediate impact, expressed his high hopes for the season. He emphasized his desire to score in the opening match against FC Argeș on Friday at 21:30, broadcast live on Digi Sport 1, and stressed the importance of team success over individual statistics. Dobre praised the new coach Constantin Gâlcă’s engaging training methods and communication style, highlighting the need for unity and determination to secure positive results.
Defender Denis Ciobotariu voiced his ambition to help Rapid end their trophy drought, stating that the squad is fully prepared after their pre-season camp and hopeful that this season’s kit will be associated with silverware.
Meanwhile, Austrian goalkeeper Franz Stolz set his sights on becoming the first-choice keeper and contributing to Rapid’s push for European qualification. He noted the coach’s clear tactical vision and increased discipline as factors that could drive strong performances throughout the season.
The unveiling event marked an important step as Rapid aims to build on recent momentum, with all key players and staff expressing confidence in their ability to challenge at the top of Romania’s SuperLiga and secure a return to European competitions.