Will Nicolas Bajlicz Return to SK Rapid Wien This Summer?
As the Austrian football transfer window approaches, speculation is growing over the future of young midfielder Nicolas Bajlicz. The 21-year-old Austria international, currently playing for SV Ried, is at the center of rumors suggesting a potential return to his former club, SK Rapid Wien. Archysport has verified the key details surrounding his situation using official player records and recent club communications.
Bajlicz, born on July 8, 2004, in Vienna, began his youth career at FK Austria Wien before moving to Germany to join the academy of 1. FC Köln in 2020. After spending eighteen months abroad, he returned to Austria in January 2022 and signed with SK Rapid Wien on a contract running until June 2024. Initially assigned to Rapid’s reserve team, he made his professional debut in the 2. Liga in October 2022 against SV Lafnitz.
Although he was promoted to the first-team squad in January 2023, Bajlicz made only one appearance for Rapid’s senior side — coming in a UEFA Conference League qualifier in July 2025. Limited opportunities at the Allianz Stadion led to his departure and in 2025 he transferred to SV Ried, where he has since made 18 appearances in the Austrian 2. Liga without scoring.
According to a report from the Kurier newspaper, Rapid’s head coach Johannes Thorup is interested in re-signing Bajlicz ahead of the upcoming season. The article notes that a favorable contractual clause in the player’s existing agreement could facilitate a return, though specific terms were not disclosed in the verified sources.
Bajlicz has represented Austria at multiple youth levels, earning caps from the U-15 through U-19 teams. His international experience includes eleven appearances for the U-15 side (scoring one goal), eight for the U-16s (one goal), and appearances at U-17, U-18, and U-19 levels. As of September 2022, he had accumulated three caps for the Austria U-19 team.
Playing primarily as a central midfielder, Bajlicz stands at 173 cm and is known for his technical ability and work rate. During his time with Rapid Wien II between 2022 and 2025, he made 70 appearances and scored seven goals in the 2. Liga. His current market value and contract details with SV Ried remain unverified in the available sources.
Whereas interest from Rapid Wien appears genuine based on coaching staff statements, no official bid or personal terms have been confirmed by either club as of April 2026. The player’s representatives have not issued public commentary on the matter, and SV Ried has not acknowledged any transfer discussions.
For Bajlicz, a return to Rapid could offer renewed exposure to top-tier Austrian football and the chance to compete for a regular starting role under Thorup’s system. The club, which finished mid-table in the 2024–25 Bundesliga season, is reportedly looking to add depth in midfield ahead of European qualification campaigns.
As of now, the situation remains unresolved. Fans of both clubs await clarity as the summer transfer window opens. Any move would depend on negotiations between SV Ried and SK Rapid Wien, the player’s personal preferences, and the activation of any existing contractual clauses.
Archysport will continue to monitor official channels for updates on Nicolas Bajlicz’s future. Supporters are encouraged to follow the verified websites of SK Rapid Wien and SV Ried for the most accurate and timely information.
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