Janis Antiste has left Sassuolo to join Rapid Vienna on a loan deal that includes a conditional obligation to buy. After spending six months on loan at Nuremberg, the French forward has opted to move to Austria. He successfully completed a medical examination and signed with Rapid Vienna, a move that has been confirmed by both Sassuolo and the Bundesliga club. Antiste is set to wear the number 90 jersey at his new club. Markus Katzer, the Sporting Director of Rapid Vienna, expressed admiration for Antiste's versatility and technical skills, emphasizing his potential and experience in top European leagues. Katzer mentioned that Antiste is capable of playing as a central striker or in a two or three-man attack and highlighted his proven scoring ability, particularly from his recent time at Nuremberg.