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Gigi Becali transfer controversy

Entities: Daniel Bîrligea · FCSB · Gigi Becali · Denis Drăguș · FK Auda

Overview

On 25 July 2026, after FCSB’s 2‑3 loss to Latvian side FK Auda in the Conference League, striker Daniel Bîrligea staged a wedding‑style dance on the pitch. Owner Gigi Becali defended the performance as pre‑planned and harmless, while also addressing the pending summer signing of Romanian forward Denis Drăguș, saying the move depends on resolving the player’s contract with Trabzonspor and on FCSB qualifying for the next European round.

Later that day, criticism of Becali’s transfer activity intensified following Dinamo’s win over Universitatea Craiova. An editorial criticised Craiova’s recent signings as ineffective, and former midfielder Florin Lovin recounted Becali’s salary‑setting negotiations, noting that he interrupted a meeting after a long delay to dictate player wages and provided funds for a training camp in Catania. The episode highlighted growing scrutiny of Becali’s handling of player deals and club finances.

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Gigi Becali's transfer decisions spark criticism after Dinamo's defeat to Universitatea Craiova

    Dinamo's win over Craiova highlighted ineffective recent signings, while Gigi Becali's swift salary negotiations and funding for a Catania camp drew criticism.

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Gigi Becali backs player’s post‑match dance and weighs in on Denis Drăguș transfer

    Gigi Becali defended Daniel Bîrligea’s post‑match dance after a 2‑3 loss to FK Auda and said Denis Drăguș’ transfer hinges on his contract with Trabzonspor and FCSB’s European progress.

Sources

fanatik.ro · gsp.ro · m.digisport.ro · prosport.ro · sport.hotnews.ro