"I'm happy that the transfer has now worked out after lengthy discussions and that I can be here in Vienna, " Tilio told the club’s official media.

"I'm really looking forward to introducing myself to the Rapid fans at the stadium soon and hope to get started quickly and play my first game here."

Tilio, who made his professional debut in the AFC Champions League with Sydney FC in 2019, joined Celtic in June 2023 having impressed for several seasons with Melbourne City, where he won three consecutive A-League Premierships from 2021 to 2023.

He made only two appearances for Celtic as a substitute before returning to Melbourne City in February 2024 on loan, initially for six months. Upon its completion, that loan was extended for a further year.

Tilio was a member of the Australia squad at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and he has played 10 times for the Socceroos.

 

"Marco Tilio is a player we've had on our radar for a long time, and I'm particularly pleased that we've now reached an agreement on a permanent signing,” Rapid Wein’s sporting director Markus Katzer said.

 

"With his speed and ability, which he can particularly exploit on the wing positions, he will enrich our attacking game.

 

"Even though he didn't gain much competitive playing time at Celtic, it's certainly an advantage that he's already gained experience at a large and storied European club. "