After Angeye was sent to Rapid by Genoa, the Italian group taken by Dan Șucu with 45 million euros, now the two clubs make a transaction, in fact an exchange of players.
Dan Șucu is divided between Rapid and Genoa. Photo Getty Images
Benjamin Siegrist, the goalkeeper of the Rapid, will go to Genoa, in his place to come to Giulești Franz Stolz, the third goalkeeper of the peninsulars. The goalkeeper of the cherries had lost his status as a holder in the formation of Marius Șumudică, being replaced by Marian Aioani. In Genoa, the Swiss will be the second goalkeeper of the team, after Nicola Leali.
Siegrist was increasingly dissatisfied with Rapid lately, even talking about a conflict with coach Marius Șumudică. In order to quietly make the team, the owner Dan Șucu preferred to send the Swiss to Italy and secure the gate of Giulesti with Franz Stolz, who had no chance to play for peninsulars.
Benjamin Siegrist, brought by Lennon from Celtic
“Genoa is ready to receive a new goalkeeper: Benjamin Siegrist, 32 years old, arrives from Rapid Bucharest. The Swiss, who also has a past in England, at Aston Villa, was chosen by Genoa as the second goalkeeper after Golini’s departure to Rome. It is the first transfer made by Dan Șucu from Rapid Bucharest, a Romanian club to which Șucu himself is main shareholder“wrote specialized sites in transfers from Italy.
Benjamin Siegrist was brought to Rapid in the mandate of Neil Lennon from Celtic Glasgow, having evolutions appreciated until they were injured. In 13 matches in Superliga he received 10 goals.