Rares Ilie, a Romanian midfielder, has been loaned to Catanzaro in Serie B until the end of the season. He joined OGC Nice in the summer of 2022 for 5 million euros from Rapid Bucarest. Despite having played only 10 matches in two and a half seasons, he was previously loaned to Maccabi Tel-Aviv (2022-2023) and Lausanne Sport (2023-2024). This loan to Catanzaro includes an option to buy, though the amount is unspecified.

Rares Ilie, a Romanian Under-21 national player born in 2003, is currently with Nice but has found limited playing time, with only two appearances. Catanzaro is interested in acquiring him on loan with an option to buy, seeking to offer him more playing time. The club's sporting director, Ciro Polito, is actively working on this transfer to strengthen the team's attacking options. The move is part of Catanzaro's broader strategy to enhance their squad with young, promising talents.