Article by Marius Mărgărit – published Wednesday, 06 August 2025, 16:47 / Updated Wednesday, 06 August 2025 16:49
Rapid will soon change his training place, to move until the end of this month from the base “the builder”, where he divided the location with the Academy, at the new base in Stefanesti.
Started in March, the work on the new cantonment, which will only belong to the senior team, have passed quickly.
The 4 last generation hybrid lawn (two games, one heating for players and one special for goalkeepers have already been completed, with nocturnal installations, with 84 projectors, heating and defrosting, parking and access alleys, tent for the force room.
Exclusive photo. What does the new base of the Rapid look like in Stefanesti
Some of the new containers will be used to be used as changing rooms, and those with the sauna and the massage room will be transferred from the “builder” to be mounted. The fence was also completed, which surrounds the base, in a total length of 800 meters.
Among the landmarks of the work are 4.5 km welding for the fence, 8.5 km of cables for electrical and night installations, 8,500 tons of sand for land. How long will it take the installation of last containers from the old base, Rapidists will train for a short time in Mogoșoaia or Buftea.
The authorizations came, the work begins and at the construction
Today, coach Costel Gâlcă, the one who will have the last word regarding the move to the new location, was expected at the base. One that will at the end will cost 7.5 million euros, where a sports center and a hotel will be erected. Recently received the authorization to start the two constructions.
The first works will start at the Sports Center of the base, which will be completed, most likely next summer. At the same time, the building permit was also received for the buildings from the “Builder”, where another sports center with locker rooms, a strong room and other facilities for the Rapid Academy teams will be arranged.
