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U Cluj, FCSB, and Craiova compete for Nicolae Stanciu

Overview

Universitatea Cluj is working to finalize the transfers of Romanian internationals Nicolae Stanciu and Andrei Burcă to bolster its SuperLiga title ambitions. Andrei Burcă, a 33-year-old central defender currently with Yunnan Yukun, has reportedly reached an agreement in principle to return to Romania following the expiration of his Chinese contract in December. Negotiations for 33-year-old midfielder Nicolae Stanciu, currently with Dalian Yingbo, have intensified. While Universitatea Cluj president Radu Constantea has confirmed advanced discussions, he clarified that no official contract has been signed. The club is leveraging stability and Stanciu’s desire to be near his home region as primary selling points. Former teammate Raul Rusescu suggested the player might favor the Cluj-based side due to its proximity to his home. Competition for the Romanian national team captain has escalated with FCSB’s involvement. FCSB official Mihai Stoica previously stated the matter was “more than 75% resolved,” and new coach Laurențiu Reghecampf has expressed strong interest in Stanciu’s quality. FCSB owner Gigi Becali has since claimed to have personally contacted the player. In response to the competing interest, Constantea has urged that discussions regarding a potential transfer wait until after Stanciu completes his upcoming four matches with the national team, emphasizing the need for the player to remain focused on international duties. Stanciu is expected to become a free agent at the end of the year following the conclusion of the Chinese season. Competition for Stanciu’s signature has expanded to include Universitatea Craiova. The club has reportedly entered negotiations, potentially using funds from their UEFA Conference League participation to approach or match Stanciu’s current net annual salary of approximately one million euros. While owner Mihai Rotaru declined to comment, stating, “I do not discuss such subjects,” interest remains high among several top SuperLiga teams.

Entities

Nicolae Stanciu · Dalian Yingbo · FCSB · U Cluj · Universitatea Cluj

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Nicolae Stanciu targeted by multiple Romanian clubs for potential return

    Romanian midfielder Nicolae Stanciu is being pursued by several SuperLiga clubs, including Universitatea Craiova, for a potential return from Chinese side Dalian Yingbo.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    FCSB expresses interest in Nicolae Stanciu

    FCSB has expressed interest in signing Romanian national team captain Nicolae Stanciu, who will be a free agent after his current season in China ends.

  3. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Nicolae Stanciu nears potential return to Romanian football

    Romanian midfielder Nicolae Stanciu is negotiating a return to the SuperLiga, with Universitatea Cluj and FCSB competing to sign the national team captain from Chinese club Dalian Yingbo.

  4. [SPORTS] 10 sources
    U Cluj targets Romanian internationals Stanciu and Burcă

    U Cluj is negotiating to sign Romanian internationals Nicolae Stanciu and Andrei Burcă from Chinese clubs this winter to strengthen their squad for a title challenge.

  5. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nicolae Stanciu may return to Romania's Superliga with U Cluj

    Romanian midfielder Nicolae Stanciu is considering a return to the Superliga, with U Cluj emerging as a leading candidate to sign the Dalian Yingbo player.

  6. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Nicolae Stanciu leads Dalian Yingbo to Chinese FA Cup semifinals

    Nicolae Stanciu scored a decisive penalty to lead Dalian Yingbo to the Chinese FA Cup semifinals with a 1-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua.

  7. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Nicolae Stanciu transfer speculation intensifies amid interest from Romanian clubs

    Speculation grows over Nicolae Stanciu's potential return to Romania from Dalian Yingbo, with U Cluj and FCSB interested, though Chinese media suggests a transfer is unlikely this year.

  8. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Nicolae Stanciu finds success and popularity in China with Dalian Yingbo

    Nicolae Stanciu is enjoying high popularity and strong form with Dalian Yingbo in China, making a return to Romanian clubs like FCSB unlikely due to his success and high salary.

Sources

adevarul.ro · alba24.ro · as.ro · fanatik.ro · golazo.ro · gsp.ro · hotnews.ro · jurnaluldearges.ro · m.digisport.ro · monitorulcj.ro · news20.ro · observatorulph.ro · prosport.ro · sport.hotnews.ro · sport.ro · stiridecluj.ro · trumedia.ro · ziarulunirea.ro

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