Article by Adrian Duţă – Published Tuesday, January 27, 2026 21:02 / Updated Tuesday, January 27, 2026 23:18
The 23-year-old player was transferred by Giulești from RB Bragantino. He had been loaned to Avai FC in the Brazilian second division on January 1 before being bought by Rapid.
Quickly he officially introduced Talisson
“Rapid and Talisson de Almeida have reached an agreement to sign a contract valid for two and a half years. Aged 23, the Brazilian striker comes to Giulesti following a permanent transfer from Red Bull Bragantino. The player underwent a medical and signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with our club.
Talisson last played in Brazil's second division for Avaí FC, where he was loaned earlier this year. In his three weeks at the club, the forward made four appearances and managed to score two goals.
From 2023, Talisson belongs to Red Bull Bragantino, one of the South American projects of the Red Bull consortium, known for the performances achieved at European level with RB Leipzig and RB Salzburg.
A right-footed forward with a height of 1.88 meters, Talisson has played his entire career in Brazil so far, playing for Itapirense U20, Batistense, Bragantino U20, Ceará SC, Criciúma and Atlético Goianiense. Welcome to Giulesti and good luck in the cherry jersey!”, Rapid reported on the official website.
I'm glad I made it to Rapid! I promise involvement, dedication and love for this club. I will give everything to make the fans happy! Come Quick!
– Talisson, after the transfer to Rapid
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This winter, Rapid also transferred Daniel Paraschiv (striker), Robert Sălceanu (left defender), Dejan Iliev (goalkeeper) and Olimpiu Moruțan (attacking midfielder).
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Talisson will only be able to play in a month, after receiving the green card. Being non-EU, the process of obtaining documents is long.
Angelescu: “We have no more negotiations at this moment”
According to Rapid management, the Brazilian would be the last transfer of the winter. Only if an important player were to leave could another acquisition be considered.
I paid a small amount for the transfer. The people from the scouting department watched him, Costel also watched, he liked it, and we decided to take him. He is a right-footed player.
We have no more negotiations for this period. I brought Talisson because we sold Micovschi and Rareș Pop, who are playing on the bench.
– Victor Angelescu, Rapid president
