Romanian football sees multiple player moves abroad and Premier League interest

Several Romanian footballers have secured moves to foreign clubs. Mid‑fielder Baba Alhassan, released by FCSB, signed a two‑year contract with Turkish second‑division side Mardin 1969 Spor. Left‑back Andrei Borza left Rapid after a €2.2 million transfer to newly promoted Turkish Süper Lig team Corum FK, signing a deal worth €0.5 million per season that runs until 2030. Former Dinamo striker Adam Nemec, who had announced retirement, reversed his decision and joined Austria’s sixth‑tier side SC Hoflein.

Romanian right‑back Andrei Rațiu, currently at Rayo Vallecano, has drawn attention from Premier League clubs Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, who are monitoring a possible €25 million transfer that would trigger his release clause. The interest follows earlier links with other English clubs.

In domestic activity, Universitatea Cluj loaned Nigerian prospects Quadri Taiwo and Raji Ayomide to SC Popești‑Leordeni, while Divizia II side CSC Dumbrăvița acquired two young players on loan from Politehnica Timișoara. The SuperLiga derby between Dinamo București and Universitatea Craiova is set for 25 July at the Arcul de Triumf stadium, with both clubs preparing for the match.

These transactions and loan agreements highlight a trend of Romanian talent moving abroad and attracting interest from higher‑profile leagues.