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Romanian football transfers update: June-August 2026

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June and July saw a wave of significant activity across Romania’s leagues. in Romanian football. Newly promoted Liga 2 side Poli Timişoara bolstered its staff with former CSM Reşişa president Cristian Bobar and added midfielder Andrei Artean, while also courting Artean and sought goalkeeper Andrei Vlad. Vlad, while FC Voluntari celebrated promotion to the SuperLiga after a 3–0 playoff win, with president Bogdan Bălănescu outlining ambitious plans. promotion. Politehnica Timişoara, fresh from a Liga 2 promotion, Timişoara announced a €23 million “Eroii Timişoarei” stadium project and reinforced the its squad with Aurelian Chiţu, Stefan Stefanovici, Ovidiu Popescu and other signings, aiming for a swift SuperLiga return. Former Hermannstadt striker Chiţu also joined Politehnica, while coach Dorinel Munteanu prepared a move to CSM Reşişa. several signings. FCSB confirmed coach Marius Baciu’s contract extension and a willingness to spend up to €5 million. The club signed 19-year-old left-back Ricardo Pădurariu and later secured Brazilian midfielder Anderson Ceara for around €530,000, after missing targets Stefan Pirgic and Anderson Ceara’s earlier deal. Owner Gigi Becali reiterated a desire for an all-Orthodox squad. Other notable moves included Aurelian Chiţu’s free transfer to Politehnica, goalkeeper David Lazar’s switch to Sepsi OSK, and several loan arrangements involving young internationals at FC Bihor Oradea and UTA Arad. On 1 Ceara, though the latter's deal faced complications. In August, Trabzonspor signaled readiness to let negotiations regarding striker Denis Drăguş leave, either on loan with intensified. Trabzonspor indicated a purchase clause or willingness to let the striker leave via a direct transfer for €1.5–2 million, million or a target repeatedly pursued by FCSB. Throughout June and July, FCSB's transfer strategy faced several developments. The deal for Anderson Ceara collapsed following loan with a medical examination that revealed knee concerns 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 dispute over free agent. FCSB has reportedly offered a contract clause. Additionally, guaranteed annual salary of €500,000, with potential performance bonuses reaching €1.5 million if the club secured reaches major European stages. By mid-August, Drăguş was reportedly nearing a €900,000 loan deal for Ionuţ Cercel departure from Trabzonspor as he is no longer in coach Fatih Tekke’s plans. While Trabzonspor attempted to Farul. Negotiations for facilitate a move to Erzurumspor, the newly promoted Turkish side refused the transfer. Becali remains hopeful that the striker Shon Weissman also failed. Regarding Denis Drăguş, interest from will join FCSB intensified. once his situation in Turkey is resolved.

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  1. 2026-08-13 11:22 UTC Romanian football transfers update: June-August 2026
  2. 2026-08-09 14:22 UTC Romanian football transfers update: June-August 2026
  3. 2026-08-02 21:14 UTC Romanian football transfers – June–August 2026
  4. 2026-08-01 08:32 UTC Romanian football transfers – July–August 2026

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