Rareș Ilie joins Mantova after failed Rapid move

Rareș Ilie Mantova Romanian transfer Serie B Rapid

Romanian midfielder Rareș Ilie left OGC Nice on a free transfer and signed a three‑year contract with Serie B side Mantova. The player had previously been sold by Rapid București to Nice for €4 million in 2022, but Rapid could not meet his demand for a €300,000 annual salary, offering only €200,000, which led Ilie to reject a return.

Other Romanian transfer news includes defender Igor Savic of CFR Cluj, who may depart without playing a match because of unresolved visa problems, according to sport director Ricardo Cadu. Forward Stefan Baiaram's move to Belgian club Anderlecht for €7 million is stalled; his rights holder Silviu Bogdan, who owns 25 % of the player, says interest from Anderlecht has faded. Moldovan defender Dinis Ieșeanu signed for Metaloglobus București in Liga II. Midfielder Jakov Blagaic mutually terminated his contract with FC Argeș after one season. FCSB continues its hunt for a striker, with Denis Drăguș identified as the primary target.

Entities: CFR Cluj · Igor Savic · Ioan Varga · Mantova · Rareș Ilie · Ricardo Cadu · Stefan Baiaram · Zrinjski Mostar

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[● 2 SOURCES] Sporting director Ricardo Cadu said Savic may leave CFR Cluj without playing a match. (c26d0158-ae4f-45f9-b8ed-8cd7b5487afa, 26041098-5e93-4f98-8c41-8dec574baf93)
[○ 1 SOURCE] CFR Cluj is dealing with financial difficulties as players seek recovery of overdue salaries. (26041098-5e93-4f98-8c41-8dec574baf93)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Savic previously played for Torpedo Moscow and Zulte Waregem. (c26d0158-ae4f-45f9-b8ed-8cd7b5487afa)
[● 2 SOURCES] Igor Savic transferred to CFR Cluj from Zrinjski Mostar in the summer of 2024. (c26d0158-ae4f-45f9-b8ed-8cd7b5487afa, 26041098-5e93-4f98-8c41-8dec574baf93)
[● 2 SOURCES] Savic has not been registered with the Romanian Football Federation because of visa problems. (c26d0158-ae4f-45f9-b8ed-8cd7b5487afa, 26041098-5e93-4f98-8c41-8dec574baf93)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Igor Savic’s market value is estimated at €600,000 according to Transfermarkt. (26041098-5e93-4f98-8c41-8dec574baf93)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Romanian transfer window stays open until September, allowing further transfers or departures. (26041098-5e93-4f98-8c41-8dec574baf93)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dinis Ieșeanu signed with Metaloglobus București in Romania's Liga II. (Metaloglobus announced the signing of Moldovan defender Dinis Ieșeanu.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Stefan Baiaram's €7 million transfer to Anderlecht is stalled; his rights holder owns 25 % and interest has faded. (Baiaram's move to Anderlecht for €7 million is on hold; Silviu Bogdan holds 25 % of his rights.)
[● 3 SOURCES] Rareș Ilie transferred to Mantova on a three‑year contract. (Rareș Ilie signed a three‑year contract with Mantova after leaving Nice.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rapid offered Ilie €300,000 per year, but he turned it down in favor of a €200,000 offer. (Rapid's salary proposal was €300,000 annually; Ilie rejected it for €200,000.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Jakov Blagaic terminated his contract with FC Argeș after one season. (FC Argeș and Blagaic agreed to a mutual termination of his contract.)