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Derby Loan Andi Weimann to Rapid Vienna After Szmodics Arrival

The short-term move is intended to boost his bid for Austria’s World Cup squad.

Overview

  • The Austrian forward joins Rapid Vienna on loan until the end of the season with no obligation to buy.
  • Derby initially rejected Rapid’s approach but changed course after completing Sammie Szmodics’ deadline-day signing from Ipswich Town.
  • Club reasoning centers on securing Weimann regular minutes to strengthen his national-team case for the summer World Cup.
  • Weimann’s contract at Derby expires this summer, and the club retains a 12-month option to extend.
  • He is the seventh departure of Derby’s window and returns to a club where he previously spent time as a youth player.