Elvir Koljic signed with Rapid București after a surprise move despite being initially expected to join FCSB. Negotiations were swift, with Rapid offering Koljic a one-and-a-half-year contract with an option to extend for another year. The transfer was officially announced by both Universitatea Craiova and Rapid București late at night. Koljic expressed his happiness to join Rapid and is ready to contribute to the team's success.

Elvir Koljic has been permanently transferred to FC Rapid 1923. Throughout his career at Universitatea Craiova, he played 168 matches, scored 46 goals, and provided 17 assists across all competitions. During his tenure with the team, he also secured the Cup and SuperCup wearing their blue and white jersey. The transfer fee was reportedly 100,000 euros, although his market value is estimated at 800,000 euros. Rapid announced the transfer as a response to Aaron Boupendza's departure and their need for offensive reinforcements. Ilie Dumitrescu, a former Romanian international, remarked that the transfer was necessary and highlighted Koljic's skills as a striker.