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Octavian Popescu loan to Levadiakos extended to 2027

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Octavian Popescu transfer loan to Levadiakos extended to 2027

Romanian winger Octavian Popescu has joined the Greek club Levadiakos on a loan deal from FCSB FCSB. While initial reports indicated the move was for the remainder of the season. season, recent updates specify the loan is now set to last until the summer of 2027. The 23-year-old, who has seven appearances for the Romanian national team, intends to use the move to relaunch his career and work toward returning to the national squad. career. At Levadiakos, Popescu will play under coaches Elias Charalambous and Mihai Pintilii, joining he joins other Romanian players such as Adrian Șut and Alexandru Pantea. Pantea under coaches Elias Charalambous and Mihai Pintilii. The club is currently facing transfer follows controversial reports regarding a difficult period, having failed police intervention at Popescu’s Romanian residence. Authorities were allegedly called after he became unresponsive following the consumption of nitrous oxide, leading to score a goal in their first four matches. The transfer has met with varying opinions. psychiatric evaluation. FCSB officials have characterized the loan as an opportunity for the player to seek a ‘fresh start.’ Opinions on the move remain divided. Former striker Adrian Mutu characterized described the loan as a ‘signal of alarm’ regarding the player’s performance, alarm,’ while Ioan Becali criticized Popescu’s professionalism. Conversely, former international Alexandru Bourceanu supported suggested the move, suggesting that move could help the player manage the intense pressure and scrutiny from FCSB supporters had become difficult for the player to manage. Recent developments have added complexity to the move. supporters. FCSB owner Gigi Becali stated noted that the decision to loan Popescu was influenced by the player’s ‘social circle in Bucharest,’ though he expressed confidence that the move could be a ‘winning bet’ for the player’s career Popescu’s development. Despite reports regarding a police intervention at his Romanian residence involving alleged substance use, Levadiakos has included Popescu in their official squad, making him eligible for the upcoming match against Olympiacos.

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  1. 2026-09-17 05:18 UTC Octavian Popescu loan to Levadiakos extended to 2027
  2. 2026-09-16 15:22 UTC Octavian Popescu transfer to Levadiakos
  3. 2026-09-15 09:44 UTC Octavian Popescu transfer to Levadiakos

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