Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – published Monday, July 21, 2025, 17:28 / Updated Monday, July 21, 2025 17:28
Cristi Costin (27 years old), the right -handed defender from Dinamo, would become the new footballer from Neftchi Baku, who finished last season in the first league in Azerbaijan.
Cristi Costin is free of contract, after the agreement with Dinamo has expired this summer. He was the footballer “dogs” in the last two years, recording 70 matches, one goal and two decisive passes.
Cristi Costin has understood with Neftchi Baku
The Azerbaijan press announced that the Romanian footballer has reached a common denominator with Adrian Mutu's former team and will sign in the shortest time. The contract will be valid for the next two years.
“The Romanian footballer Cristian Costin, with whom Neftci has reached a common denominator, is already in the black and white camp. After the medical control will pass, he will sign a two-year contract.
The 27 -year -old player played for the Bucharest Dinamo club in 2023. He has played 37 matches last season. Costin can play both as a right defender and as a wing in the same flank ”, Azeri from Sport24 wrote.
Cristi Costin / Photo Eduard Vînătoru (GSP)
Neftchi Baku is one of the most important clubs in Azerbaijan, with 9 titles in the record. The team has a market share of 10 million euros, according to the specialized site transfermarkt.com.
Neftchi is rival in the championship with Qarabag, the team that FCSB, the Romanian champion, can meet in the preliminary round of the Champions League.
Cristi Costin also played in his career for UTA Arad, FC Voluntari and School Reșița. It is quoted at 600,000 euros.
