Rapid Vienna is about to sign French striker Janis Antiste!

Rapid Vienna is about to sign French striker Janis Antiste!

Things are going really well at SK Rapid Vienna at the moment! The Hütteldorfers are in the middle of the transfer process and have focused on strengthening the offensive line. In the morning, French striker Janis Antiste, who was recently under contract with Sassuolo, checked into Vienna for a medical check. Loud courier Antiste will come to Vienna on loan, with a subsequent purchase option for 4 million euros. The 22-year-old was already impressive in the 2nd Bundesliga for 1. FC Nürnberg last season, where he contributed 5 goals and 2 assists in 12 games.

His Instagram account also suggests that he already has his eye on the new club. A bit of fresh air would do Rapid good, after all they had to accept a player rejection: Danish winger Isak Jensen has decided to move to Alkmaar. The sports director Markus Katzer is now looking for alternatives.

New faces in Hütteldorf

Another player who could soon wear the Rapid uniform is Martin Ndzie. The 22-year-old Cameroonian, who is at home in defensive midfield, could also move to Rapid. Ndzie grew up in Rennes and has played for Ashdod in Israel in recent years, where he has proven his qualities. According to Israeli media, his market value is estimated at over 2 million euros. The team in Hütteldorf could really use this reinforcement, especially since there are rumors about a possible departure of a defensive midfielder.

Recently, Rapid also announced the signing of Jean Marcelin. The central defender from Madagascar is moving from Beitar Jerusalem to Vienna after expressing a request for a change due to the security situation there. Rapid shows that they are not only looking for offensive forces, but also want to score clear points on defense.

A look at the competition

What does this mean for Rapid compared to the competition in the Bundesliga? Loud Transfer market Rapid Vienna has a squad of 28 players and a total market value of 41.75 million euros, which is quite respectable in Austrian football. Of course, clubs like Red Bull Salzburg and Sturm Graz have higher market values, but Rapid has the potential to play an exciting role in the new season.

It remains to be seen whether the new additions can take the team to the next level. The wait for Antiste's medical check and the further developments surrounding Ndzie and Marcelin are exciting times for all Rapid fans. The hope for a successful season is there and the team seems ready to face the competition.