Karlsruher SC and Nicolai Rapp are parting ways. The 29-year-old defender is joining Dynamo Dresden without a transfer fee. Rapp brings experience from 211 games in the 2. Bundesliga to Dresden. His contract with KSC was still valid until 2027, but according to consistent media reports, no transfer fee will be due. Nicolai Rapp is joining a direct competitor in the 2. Bundesliga. The transfer was made official on 19.06.2026. Rapp will take on his new challenge at Dynamo Dresden. Karlsruher SC now has to look for a new defender. The search for a suitable successor has already begun. Nicolai Rapp will be missed by KSC fans, but the club is confident that he will be replaced soon. The future of Karlsruher SC looks promising even without Rapp. The club has already made plans for the new season and will do everything to be successful. The team is looking forward to the upcoming games and is ready to face new challenges. Nicolai Rapp's departure is a loss, but Karlsruher SC is ready to move on.