Craiova University forces the transfer »in two race for the central defender who will replace Maldonado
Article by George Nistor – published on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 13:44 / Updated Thursday, June 26, 2025 13:49
Craiova University maintains its offensive on the transfer market, initiated just before the end of the previous season. The Oltenians target the regimentation of a central defender to give the defense safety, and one of the variants is Nikola Stevanovic (26 years old), the stop of Otelul.
The band from Bănie has on the list, for a long time, the Serbian player, but has kept the discussions open as Mirel Rădoi has several options, most of them being abroad. The “white-blue” will soon be separated from Denil Maldonado, attracted with a higher net contract by Rubin Kazan, from Russia.
Craiova University, one step away from the transfer of Nikola Stevanovic
From the information of the Sports Gazette, University He resumed the negotiations for the transfer of Nikola Stevanovic, and the negotiations could be completed soon. The 1.90 meter defender is at the end of the contract with Steel, but the parties have the opportunity to activate an extension clause for another year.
The situation could facilitate an agreement, especially since the two clubs have a very good relationship in the last two seasons.
Jovan Markovic and, recently, Stefan Bană arrived in Galați, in the form of a loan, while the Goalkeeper Relu Stoian and the central midfielder Samuel Vesi arrived in Craiova.
In the footsteps of Stevanovic there is also Hermannstadtbeing especially desired by coach Marius Măldărășanu. Mihai Rotaru is ready to give the player a three seasons.
750,000 eurosIt is the market share of Nikola Stevanovic, according to the specialized site transfermarkt.com
Nikola Stevanovic, in a duel with Alexandru Mitriță, in the match Craiova – Otelul Galați. Photo: Imago
35of parties checked in the Superliga, managing to mark once, in a duel with oil, played in Ploiești
Tour of force for Craiova University
The Oltenians have so far presented Samuel Ples, Mihnea Rădulescu, David Matei and Luca Băsceanu. Tudor Băluță (26 years old) and Alexandru Crețu (33 years) followed.
Another transfer to which the University works is that of a peak. At the reunion, Mirel Rădoi had at his disposal the attackers Jalen Blesa, Andrei Ivan, Jovan Markovic, Mihai Ninaci and Teodor Luță.
Jovo Lukic reached U Cluj definitive, and the loan of Alisson Safira, from Santa Clara, has expired without paying the purchase clause.
The biggest loss of the lot is that of Alex Mitriță, acquired by FC Zhejiang in exchange for two million euros.
It's a special feeling. I left home for a long time, it will be strange to get used to it and I have the family close. I am happy to go back home. I want to come up with the experience gained and bring them to the team's service to achieve our goals. We work hard, I want to prepare for the start of the season and for the matches in Conference League. We must adapt after Mitriță's departure, play using the qualities that the people here have.
– Tudor Băluță
