Article by Alexandru Stanciu – published Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 19:16 / Updated Tuesday, July 1, 2025 19:16
Florentin Pera (45 years old) returns to SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea, a team he trained in 2018-2021, along with the title in “League of Florilor” in 2019, the Romanian Cup in 2020 and the Romanian Super Cup in 2018 and 2020. He signed a contract valid on 2 seasons.
It seems that Florentin Pera will continue to remain the coach of the national team of Romania. The Sports Gazette revealed exclusively, in May, that Florentin Pera was going to take over SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea, and FRH president, Constantin Din, would have forced the technician to choose between the club team and the national team.
Florentin Pera was officially presented at SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea: “Welcome”
Florentin Pera was officially presented at SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea, in an official statement on the club's Facebook page.
“We are extremely happy to announce the return of the Florentine technician Pera as the head coach within our club, starting with this competitive season.
Florentin Pera returns to SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea after in 2018-2021 brought to the club the biggest performances after the “Oltchim” period, among which we list: the title of national champion – 2019, the Romanian Cup – 2020 and the Romanian Super Cup 2018, 2020. Following these results, through his involvement and experience, Ramnicu Vâlcea a good course under his command.
The return of the experienced technician at this time brings a fresh breath to the team, but also a philosophy of modern handball, based on both the success of it and on the experience gained internationally, including CSKA Moscow, but also on the national team of Romania.”, The official statement of the club is shown.
Florentin Pera: “I come back with great joy at SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea”
“I come back with great joy and gratitude to SCM Râmnicu Vâlcea, the club that I am deeply attached to. Here we have lived special moments, we won all the internal trophies and we arrived together until the quarters of the Champions League.
I want to build a climate of trust, unity, discipline and total involvement. I want a dedicated team to fight for every ball and every victory, regardless of the opponent. It is essential for each of us to be 100% connected to the club's goals.
The team comes after a difficult time, ended with the 8th place in the championship, but with work, seriousness, patience and support to all – players, staff, leadership, sponsors and wonderful supporters – we can bring Vâlcea where the place is: in the European cups and, gradually, to build a competitive team, capable of representing the new champion.
For me, Vâlcea is not just a club, it's home. It is the city that breathes handball and has the greatest tradition in the Romanian handball. This responsibility motivates us to give everything, day by day. Thank you for your trust and I am eager to start this new stage together!”, Said Floretin Pera.
“Florentin Pera is still the coach of the national female team, and his arrival represents our firm commitment for performance at the highest level. Florentin, of course, in the Trajan Sports Hall!
We are convinced that together we will return to the forefront of Romanian and international handball ”, it is shown in the continuation of the club's statement.
