Antoine Baroan, the 25-year-old French-Ivorian forward, has officially joined Romanian giants Rapid București on a two-season contract as of July 2025[1][4]. In his first interview as a Rapid player, Baroan expressed his deep enthusiasm for joining a historic club renowned for its passionate fans and vibrant atmosphere, which he eagerly anticipates experiencing fully this season. He emphasized his ambition not only to help Rapid contend at the top of the Romanian SuperLiga but also personally to become the club’s and league’s leading scorer. Baroan is determined to leave a legacy by winning at least one trophy at Rapid before moving on[1].
Stylistically, Baroan envisions himself as a forward who contributes beyond just finishing; he prefers engaging actively with teammates through playmaking and combinations rather than solely waiting for scoring chances. This reflects his ambition and versatility, traits he believes align with Rapid’s competitive goals[1]. Given Rapid’s drive to reclaim domestic success, Baroan’s signing signals a strategic boost in attacking quality and ambition ahead of the upcoming season.
His arrival also highlights Rapid’s intent to build a squad aiming for silverware, affirming the club’s ambitions within Romanian football’s upper echelons. If Baroan fulfills his promises of goal-scoring and leadership on the pitch, he could become a key figure in Rapid’s pursuit of trophies and European competition qualification.