Rare moment! Live on TV, Cristi Balaj confirmed the transfer from FCSB: “Yes, we were looking for Romanian players”
Article by Tudor Belivaca – published Wednesday, 06 August 2025 22:08 / Updated Wednesday, 06 August 2025 23:03
Cristi Balaj, the president of CFR Cluj, confirmed the negotiations with Ovidiu Perianu, the former footballer of FCSB. According to him, the official announcement could occur in the next two days.
Usually, Cristi Balaj avoids talking about transfers in public appearances. This time, the president of CFR Cluj did not hesitate when asked about Ovidiu Perianu.
Cristi Balaj confirmed the discussions with Ovidiu Perianu: “We suffer in this chapter. Romanian football suffers”
“Yes, there is something with Perianu. We were looking for Romanian player. We suffer in this chapter. Romanian football suffers. We are looking for Romanian players. Perianu is a variant and should be resolved today.
I know Coubiș, I know where it evolves, but I have no detail to tell you, compared to Perianu ”, Cristi Balaj told Digi Sport Special.
Ovidiu Perianu, the second from left to right, leaves from FCSB to CFR Cluj/ Photo: Ionuț Iordache (GSP)
Ovidiu Perianu entered the disgrace of the financier Gigi Becali and was released. He negotiated with several bands from the first step, was close to Oil, but things took an unexpected turn. From the GSP information, Perianu understood with CFR Cluj and signed a valid contract 3 seasons and will receive around 8,000 euros/month.
Perianu is formed in the Red-blue Academy and took the step to the big team in 2020, and has been constantly borrowed: at FC Botosani, Chindia, U Cluj, FC Buzău and, most recently, at Unirea Slobozia. In the 5 years in which he belonged by the red-blue band, Ovidiu Perianu played 48 matches for FCSB and had no contribution to any goals. The specialized sites quoted him at 650,000 euros at the last update.
Basically, FCSB strengthens its title rival, the red-blue patron seeing those from CFR the main candidate. Dan Petrescu has been complaining lately by the situation of injuries in the lot. With Muhar and Emerlahu on the bar, CFR Cluj is totally discovered on Perianu's post, ie defensive midfielder. To solve this problem, CFR Cluj also took Tidiane Keita from Ploiești Petrol.
