FCSB seeks new striker as CFR Cluj eyes coach change after European losses

FCSB transfer Denis Drăguș Gigi Becali CFR Cluj coach European loss

Former international Ilie Dumitrescu presented Gigi Becali with a transfer list for FCSB, highlighting striker Denis Drăguș and winger Florinel Coman as priority targets. The club’s recent 3‑7 defeat to FK Auda eliminated it from the Conference League early, prompting former national coach Victor Pițurcă to label the loss “the most shameful”. Analyst Eugen Neagoe and GSP director Ovidiu Ioanițoaia also criticised Romanian sides after a 1‑1 draw for Universitatea Craiova and a 0‑5 loss for CFR Cluj.

FCSB is negotiating a foreign striker’s signing within days, while the Drăguș transfer remains uncertain due to his contract with Trabzonspor, which includes a €1.5 million annual salary and a potential €3.15 million fee over two years. Gigi Becali later joked about midfielder Aymen Boutoutaou’s limited impact. Meanwhile, CFR Cluj dismissed coach Antonio Folha after the Tromso defeat and indicated interest in former coach Marius Șumudică, who said he would discuss a return under suitable conditions.

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Aymen Boutoutaou · Dan Petrescu · Denis Drăguș · FCSB · Filip Stojilkovic · Florin Tănase · Gigi Becali · Ilie Dumitrescu · Jovo Lukic · Marius Șumudică · Mihai Lixandru · Mihai Stoica

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[○ 1 SOURCE] FCSB is also targeting U‑21 goalkeeper Rafael Munteanu.
[○ 1 SOURCE] FCSB completed transfers of Ronny Labonne (€100 k), Eddy Gnahore (free), Aymen Boutoutaou (€1.3 m), Luca Stancu (free) and Dylan Batubinsika (free).
[● 2 SOURCES] Gigi Becali said he would give Dan Petrescu a free hand to join FCSB as technical director.
[● 2 SOURCES] Dan Petrescu is a free agent after leaving CFR Cluj in August 2025 and is recovering from health issues.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gigi Becali said Victor Pițurcă has never coached in Europe.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mihai Stoica blocks large spending and would not approve a €10 million investment without caution.
[○ 1 SOURCE] FCSB is considering signing striker Jovo Lukic for €3 million.
[● 2 SOURCES] Mihai Stoica suggested Dan Petrescu to Gigi Becali and gave him permission to join FCSB.