# Romanian football transfers update: June-August 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fcsb-summer-transfer-activity > Updated: 2026-08-15T08:10:48.000Z. Sources: 46. Developments: 42. June and July saw significant activity in Romanian football. Newly promoted Liga 2 side Poli Timişoara added midfielder Andrei Artean and sought goalkeeper Andrei Vlad, while FC Voluntari celebrated SuperLiga promotion. Politehnica Timişoara announced a €23 million stadium project and reinforced its squad with several signings. FCSB confirmed coach Marius Baciu’s extension and signed 19-year-old Ricardo Pădurariu and Brazilian midfielder Anderson Ceara, though the latter's deal faced complications. In August, negotiations regarding striker Denis Drăguş intensified. Trabzonspor indicated a willingness to let the striker leave via a direct transfer for €1.5–2 million or a loan with a purchase clause. However, FCSB President Gigi Becali stated the club would not pay a transfer fee, insisting Drăguş must resolve contract and debt issues with Trabzonspor to become a free agent. FCSB has reportedly offered a guaranteed annual salary of €500,000, with potential performance bonuses reaching €1.5 million if the club reaches major European stages. By mid-August, Drăguş was reportedly nearing a departure from Trabzonspor as he is no longer in coach Fatih Tekke’s plans. While Trabzonspor attempted to facilitate a move to Erzurumspor, the newly promoted Turkish side refused the transfer. Becali remains hopeful that the striker will join FCSB once his situation in Turkey is resolved. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Denis Draguş and Trabzonspor in contract dispute Trabzonspor and Romanian striker Denis Draguş are in a contract dispute, with the player seeking 3 million Euro in remaining wages to agree to a mutual termination. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denis-dragu-and-trabzonspor-in-contract-dispute ### 2026-08-13: Gigi Becali announces tactical shifts and travel plans for FCSB Gigi Becali announces tactical changes and travel arrangements for FCSB, while Romanian players Radu Drăgușin and Denis Drăguș navigate new club developments in Italy and Turkey. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denis-drgu-nears-departure-from-trabzonspor ### 2026-08-08: Trabzonspor seeks departures for Draguş, Mendy, and Lundstram Trabzonspor seeks to offload Denis Draguş, Batista Mendy, and John Lundstram. FCSB is interested in Draguş but refuses to pay a transfer fee, insisting he leave as a free agent. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-seeks-departures-for-dragu-mendy-and-lundstram ### 2026-08-01: Denis Drăguș poised for move from Trabzonspor to FCSB Trabzonspor is willing to loan or sell Denis Drăguș to FCSB for €1.5‑€2 million, fulfilling Gigi Becali’s push for the striker as he remains out of the Turkish club’s plans. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denis-drgu-transfer-to-fcsb-stalls-over-15million-fee-demand ### 2026-07-24: Denis Drăguș loan option discussed as Trabzonspor trims squad and FCSB eyes Romanian striker Denis Drăguș’s future is in limbo as Trabzonspor includes him in its Austria camp, while FCSB’s Gigi Becali rules out a purchase fee, favoring a loan; coach Marius Baciu confirms no immediate lineup changes. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trabzonspor-weighs-denis-drgus-loan-vs-transfer-options ### 2026-07-18: Romanian clubs Şiriana Şiria, Dinamo București and Cetatea Suceava unveil key signings ahead of new season Şiriana Şiria, Dinamo București and Cetatea Suceava announce major player signings and squad changes as they prepare for the new Romanian football season. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-clubs-iriana-iria-dinamo-bucureti-and-cetatea-suceava-unveil-key-signings-ahead-of-new-seas ### 2026-07-18: Liga 2 clubs FC Bihor and Cetatea Suceava add new players Ricardo Farcaș joins CSM Cetatea Suceava and Nik Jermol signs with FC Bihor, as both Romanian Liga 2 clubs strengthen squads ahead of the 2026‑27 season. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-2-clubs-fc-bihor-and-cetatea-suceava-add-new-players ### 2026-07-17: Denis Drăguș near move to FCSB from Trabzonspor Denis Drăguș is about 90 % likely to join FCSB from Trabzonspor on a roughly €1 million‑a‑year deal, pending contract resolution. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denis-drgu-near-move-to-fcsb-from-trabzonspor ### 2026-07-11: Farul's Denis Alibec targets national team as Romanian clubs gear up for season Denis Alibec vows to raise his level, chase a national‑team spot and retire at Farul after a friendly win, while ex‑international Dorinel Munteanu starts a disciplined preseason with CSM Reșița aiming for top‑t 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/faruls-denis-alibec-targets-national-team-as-romanian-clubs-gear-up-for-season ### 2026-07-09: Denis Drăguș joins Trabzonspor camp as club plots loan or sale Romanian striker Denis Drăguș will join Trabzonspor’s pre‑season camp while the club explores a loan or sale, with interest from Gaziantep and Romania’s FCSB. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denis-drgu-joins-trabzonspor-camp-as-club-plots-loan-or-sale ### 2026-07-07: Ianis Doană joins Politehnica Timișoara as Dinamo signs teen defender Darius Ciuleanu Ianis Doană (18) signs with Politehnica Timișoara, while Dinamo secures 17‑year‑old defender Darius Ciuleanu. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ianis-doan-signs-for-politehnica-timioara-after-leaving-dinamo ### 2026-07-06: Funsho Bamgboye joins Sepsi as Romanian clubs announce multiple key signings Romanian sports clubs made key signings: Funsho Bamgboye to Sepsi, Cătălin Baciu returns to SCM Politehnica Timișoara, Ianis Doană joins Poli Timișoara, and Vlad Mihalcea signs with CSM Sighetu Marmației. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sepsi-osk-and-csm-sighetu-marmaiei-announce-new-signings ### 2026-07-04: Politehnica Timișoara beats CSC Dumbrăvița 1-0 in pre‑season friendly Politehnica Timișoara won 1‑0 over CSC Dumbrăvița in a friendly on 4 July 2026, with David Popa scoring; coach Dan Alexa highlighted squad integration and fresh signings ahead of Liga 2. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/politehnica-timioara-beats-csc-dumbrvia-1-0-in-preseason-friendly ### 2026-07-02: Denis Drăguș transfer saga intensifies with FCSB interest and Sevilla speculation Denis Drăguș is linked to a possible three‑year deal with FCSB and also attracted interest from Sevilla, while former coach Victor Pițurcă cautions about the financial risk. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-clubs-fcsb-and-ubanca-transilvania-announce-new-player-signings ### 2026-07-02: FCSB names Ricardo Pădurariu U21 as transfer bids fall through FCSB’s Gigi Becali appointed Ricardo Pădurariu as U21 player while a French defender joins and attempts to sign Anderson Ceara and Shon Weissman failed. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fcsb-names-ricardo-pdurariu-u21-as-transfer-bids-fall-through ### 2026-06-26: Romanian football: UTA signs Andrei Dorobanțu and Andrei Ivan revisits infamous penalty UTA Arad loaned defender Andrei Dorobanțu, citing familiarity with coach and squad, while ex‑Craiova striker Andrei Ivan recounted his infamous 2023 penalty miss against FCSB. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-football-uta-signs-andrei-dorobanu-and-andrei-ivan-revisits-infamous-penalty ### 2026-06-23: Dorinel Munteanu leads CSM Reșița's revamped squad in first summer training CSM Reșița held its first training of the 2026/27 season on 22 June under new coach Dorinel Munteanu, unveiling a 23‑player squad with many new signings and offering a chance to returning defender Sergiu Rimovc 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dorinel-munteanu-leads-csm-reias-revamped-squad-in-first-summer-training ### 2026-06-21: FCSB aborts Anderson Ceara transfer amid disputed contract clause FCSB cancelled Anderson Ceara's transfer after owner Gigi Becali objected to a clause paying extra if the player played 50% of matches, labeling it unrealistic. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fcsb-aborts-anderson-ceara-transfer-amid-disputed-contract-clause ### 2026-06-21: Ionuț Cercel joins Farul on loan from FCSB in €900,000 deal Ionuț Cercel is loaned to Farul for one season, with Farul receiving €900,000 (including a €500,000 fee) as part of the deal announced by FCSB president Mihai Stoica. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ionu-cercel-joins-farul-on-loan-from-fcsb-in-900000-deal ### 2026-06-21: Romanian Liga 2 clubs sign Robert Necșulescu for Unirea Slobozia and Albert Stahl for FK Csikszereda Romanian Liga 2 sees forward Robert Necșulescu join Unirea Slobozia and midfielder Albert Stahl move to FK Csikszereda after leaving their previous clubs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-liga-2-clubs-sign-robert-neculescu-for-unirea-slobozia-and-albert-stahl-for-fk-csikszereda ### 2026-06-20: Anderson Ceara returns to Csikszereda after failed FCSB transfer Anderson Ceara’s planned move to FCSB collapsed after a medical exam; he stays at Csíkszereda, which criticises FCSB’s handling while FCSB cites knee concerns. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-wins-silver-in-mens-team-sabre-at-european-fencing-championships ### 2026-06-19: FCSB under Becali: transfer talks, player injuries and imminent departures FCSB, condus de Gigi Becali, discută transferul lui Denis Drăguș, Bîrligă e în formă după accidentare, iar Vlad Chiricheș urmează să părăsească clubul în iunie; Becali își exprimă admiraţia pentru Olise, Yamal, 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fcsb-eyes-transfer-for-midfielder-mihai-lixandru-while-limiting-highsalary-signings-says-president-m ### 2026-06-14: FCSB signs Anderson Ceara as Gigi Becali vows all‑Orthodox squad FCSB signed Brazilian Anderson Ceara for about €530,000, while owner Gigi Becali said he wants an all‑Orthodox squad that will dominate Europe, after missing out on Serbian striker Stefan Pirgic. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fcsb-signs-anderson-ceara-as-gigi-becali-vows-allorthodox-squad ### 2026-06-14: Andrei Dorobanțu loaned to Romanian club UTA Arad Andrei Dorobanțu, 21, joins UTA Arad on loan from Unirea Slobozia, after a failed €700k FCSB deal; the right‑back is a Romania U20 international. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrei-dorobanu-loaned-to-romanian-club-uta-arad ### 2026-06-13: Romanian clubs announce player transfers and contract extensions Romanian football sees Maxim’s coaching extension, Dorobanțu’s loan to UTA, Tănase’s pending contract, and Olaru’s €3 million move to Belgium. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fcsb-striker-florin-tnase-leaves-on-vacation-without-signing-new-contract-as-coach-florin-maxim-exte ### 2026-06-13: Politehnica Timișoara strengthens squad and plans new €23 m stadium to chase Superliga promotion Politehnica Timișoara signs Dan Spătaru, expands its squad and budgets a €23 m new stadium as it pushes for Superliga promotion. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/politehnica-timioara-strengthens-squad-and-plans-new-23-m-stadium-to-chase-superliga-promotion ### 2026-06-12: Sepsi OSK signs goalkeeper David Lazar as Poli Timișoara adds midfielder Alexandru Băluță David Lazar joins Sepsi OSK as goalkeeper; Alexandru Băluță signs with Poli Timișoara after leaving Turkey, both aiming to boost their Romanian clubs. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sepsi-osk-signs-goalkeeper-david-lazar-as-poli-timioara-adds-midfielder-alexandru-blu ### 2026-06-11: Greek midfielder Tachtsidis and Romanian defender Panțîru sign new club deals after FCSB spells Greek midfielder Panagiotis Tachtsidis joins Cyprus' Karmiotissa and Romanian defender Ionuț Panțîru signs for Gloria Bistrița, both after prior links with Gigi Becali's FCSB. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-midfielder-tachtsidis-and-romanian-defender-panru-sign-new-club-deals-after-fcsb-spells ### 2026-06-10: FCSB adds Brazilian midfielder Anderson Ceara as ex‑player’s Albanian club relegates FCSB signed Brazilian midfielder Anderson Ceara for €500,000, giving him a €15,000‑monthly salary, while former FCSB midfielder William Baeten’s Albanian club Flamurtari was relegated. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fcsb-adds-brazilian-midfielder-anderson-ceara-as-explayers-albanian-club-relegates ### 2026-06-10: FC Bihor Oradea seeks loan signings as Dinamo faces relegation fallout in Romania FC Bihor Oradea targets goalkeeper Iustin Chirilă and midfielder Alexandru Bota on loan, while Dinamo, relegated to Liga 3, weighs future options after a playoff loss. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-bihor-oradea-seeks-loan-signings-as-dinamo-faces-relegation-fallout-in-romania ### 2026-06-09: Midfielder Ovidiu Popescu returns to Politehnica Timișoara Romanian midfielder Ovidiu Popescu (32) has rejoined Politehnica Timișoara after spells at UTA, FCSB and Cluj, with club director Dinu Bara welcoming his return. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/midfielder-ovidiu-popescu-signs-again-with-politehnica-timioara ### 2026-06-08: Poli Timișoara signs Stefan Stefanovici as club pushes for SuperLiga promotion Poli Timișoara, newly promoted to Liga 2, bolsters its squad with signings including left‑back Stefan Stefanovici and eyes SuperLiga promotion while preparing a new 10,101‑seat stadium for 2027. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poli-timioara-strengthens-squad-and-plans-new-stadium-as-it-targets-superliga-promotion ### 2026-06-06: FCSB fails to secure two signings while ex‑forward Cristian Dumitru joins Liga II side SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea Former FCSB talent Cristian Dumitru signs for Liga II side SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea, while FCSB misses two transfer targets due to budget constraints. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fcsb-fails-to-secure-two-signings-while-exforward-cristian-dumitru-joins-liga-ii-side-scm-rmnicu-vlc ### 2026-06-06: Dorinel Munteanu close to signing as coach of CSM Reșița Dorinel Munteanu, free after leaving Hermannstadt, is set to sign as CSM Reșița’s coach, aiming to revive the club’s project and attract fans back to the stadium. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dorinel-munteanu-close-to-signing-as-coach-of-csm-reia ### 2026-06-06: Steaua Bucharest coach Oprița near exit, captain Drăghici signs with Timișoara Steaua Bucharest’s coach Daniel Oprița is in final talks to join Hermannstadt as his contract ends, while captain Stephan Drăghici has transferred to Liga 2 side Știința Poli Timișoara. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/steaua-bucharest-coach-opria-near-exit-captain-drghici-signs-with-timioara ### 2026-06-05: Corvinul Hunedoara announces several player departures ahead of new season Corvinul Hunedoara confirms the departure of Buziuc, Rența, Kilyen and Velisar, while adding Iacob and Frănculescu as it gears up for the new Liga I season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/corvinul-hunedoara-announces-several-player-departures-ahead-of-new-season ### 2026-06-05: FCSB signs young left‑back Ricardo Pădurariu from Corvinul Hunedoara FCSB have signed 19‑year‑old left‑back Ricardo Pădurariu on a four‑year deal after his loan at Corvinul Hunedoara, viewing him as a key U21 option as the club rebuilds for domestic and European ambitions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fcsb-signs-young-leftback-ricardo-pdurariu-from-corvinul-hunedoara ### 2026-06-04: FC Hermannstadt's drop leads Chițu to Politehnica Timișoara and Munteanu to CSM Reșița After FC Hermannstadt’s relegation, forward Aurelian Chițu joins Politehnica Timișoara and coach Dorinel Munteanu signs with CSM Reșița. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-hermannstadts-drop-leads-chiu-to-politehnica-timioara-and-munteanu-to-csm-reia ### 2026-06-04: Romanian clubs sign Aurelian Chițu for Politehnica Timișoara and Giannis Anestis for FC Botoșani Politehnica Timișoara is close to signing striker Aurelian Chițu, while FC Botoșani has secured goalkeeper Giannis Anestis on a one‑year deal. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-clubs-sign-aurelian-chiu-for-politehnica-timioara-and-giannis-anestis-for-fc-botoani ### 2026-06-03: FCSB secures Marius Baciu's contract and ramps up transfer spending FCSB confirms coach Marius Baciu's contract and announces a €5 million budget for transfers, eyeing players like Stefan Pirgic and Remus Guțea. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fcsb-eyeing-defender-luca-stancu-as-club-ramps-up-transfer-spending ### 2026-06-03: FC Voluntari celebrates SuperLiga promotion as president outlines ambitious plans FC Voluntari’s promotion to the SuperLiga ignited fan “Nea Gică” celebrations, while president Bogdan Bălănescu vows to make the club a feared top‑flight team under coach Florin Pârvu. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fcsb-president-mihai-stoica-announces-four-transfer-targets-ahead-of-june-window ### 2026-06-03: Poli Timișoara bolsters staff and signs midfielders as goalkeeper transfer talks continue Poli Timișoara adds former CSM Reșița president to its staff and signs midfielder Andrei Artean, while goalkeeper Andrei Vlad negotiates a move to Turkey's Gaziantep. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/politehnica-timioara-signs-midfielder-andrei-artean-while-gaziantep-pursues-goalkeeper-andrei-vlad --- Cite as: Romanian football transfers update: June-August 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fcsb-summer-transfer-activity