Kolos strengthened their squad with the signing of the 23-year-old attacking midfielder from Albanian club Partizani. A contract was signed for three and a half years. Although the official parties did not disclose the transfer fee, media reports varied between 500 to 700 thousand euros. According to Transfermarkt, the purchase cost Kolos 500 thousand euros, making Arinaldo Rrapaj the most expensive newcomer in Kolos' history.

Arinaldo Rrapaj, a 23-year-old midfielder and the best player of Albania in 2023, has signed a contract with Kolos Kovalivka. He has experience playing for Albania's U-19 and U-21 national teams and has spent 3 years with Partizani Tirana. In the current season, he played 15 matches at the club level in all competitions, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists. The contract is signed for 3.5 years, and he took the number 99 jersey.

Ukrainian journalist Ihor Burbas has indicated that Kolos Kovalivka is nearing the signing of Albanian midfielder Arinaldo Rrapaj from Partizani Tirana. It is reported that the Ukrainian Premier League club will spend 600-700 thousand euros, including commissions, on the 23-year-old player of the Albanian national team, who has participated in 2 matches for his national team. This transfer is set to become a record in the history of the team from Kovalivka.

Arinaldo Rapaj, a 23-year-old attacking midfielder from Partizani and the Albanian national team, is nearing a move to the Ukrainian Premier League with Kolos. Kolos initially offered 500,000 euros, which was rejected, but a subsequent 600,000 euros offer was accepted. Partizani also secured a 20% economic rights share on Rapaj's future resale. Rapaj has been with Partizani for three years, debuting for the Albanian national team in October 2022, with 143 club appearances, 22 goals, and 22 assists.