Rizespor announced the signing of Albanian midfielder Qazim Laçi from Sparta Prague. Laçi signed a 3-year contract with the Turkish club. After reaching an agreement with Sparta Prague, Laçi underwent a medical examination at Acıbadem Fulya Hospital in Turkey. The 29-year-old midfielder completed his health screening, including lung and effort tests. Laçi, who has also played for the Albanian National Team, participated in 50 matches last season across the Champions League, Czech League, and Czech Cup with Sparta Prague. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 4.00m euros.