The press from Poland about the possible return of Edi Iordănescu to the Romanian national team: “It was clear”
Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Friday, October 17, 2025 8:23 p.m. / Updated Friday, October 17, 2025 8:50 p.m.
The statements of Edward Iordănescu (47 years old), the coach of the Legia Warsaw team, were widely analyzed in the Polish press, after the Romanian technician clarified the speculations regarding a possible return to the Romanian national team.
Between 2022 and 2024, Edward Iordănescu led the Romanian national team in 28 matches, qualifying them for the European Championship in 2024. The national team won the group and was eliminated in the round of 16 by the Netherlands, score 0-3.
Polish publications emphasized the fact that Iordănescu “was categorical” and “definitely closed the subject”, reaffirming his loyalty to the club he has been training since the summer of this year.
Polish press, clear signal: “Iordănescu sent a message to the Romanians. He will not change his mind”
The website legia.net, close to the club from the capital of Poland, wrote that the Romanian technician put an end to any speculation regarding a return to Romanian football:
“It looks like the decision has been made and there's no going back.”
The Polish press highlighted the Romanian's statements about his daily routine and involvement with the team:
“I work every day from seven in the morning until seven in the evening, and our training base is 60 kilometers away. I am loyal to the Legia and completely dedicated to this project,” said Iordănescu, according to Polish journalists.
Respect for FRF and Mircea Lucescu
Legia.net and sportowefakty.wp.pl also noted Iordănescu's balanced and respectful tone towards the Romanian Football Federation and the current national team:
“When I led the national team, the beginning was difficult. A lot of pressure, analysis, a period of construction. The federation supported me completely, and now I am sure that Mircea Lucescu has the same confidence and stability to work quietly. I will always stay in touch with the people in the federation.”
Even so, Polish media point out that club officials are still confident in his project and appreciate his professionalism.
“Iordănescu is a disciplined, loyal and extremely hard-working coach. His statements confirmed that Legia remains the absolute priority”, concludes the Polish press.
The situation of Edi Iordănescu at Legia Warsaw
After 10 stages in the Polish championship, Legia Warsaw occupies the 7th place, seven points behind the leader Gornik Zabrze. Iordănescu's team recorded 10 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats in the 20 official games led by the Romanian technician.
Before the international break, the team lost two consecutive matches, with Samsunspor (0-1) and Gornik Zabrze (1-3).
Installed at Legia Warsaw on July 1, 2025, Edi Iordănescu managed 10 victories in 20 official matches, winning the Polish Supercup and qualifying for the UEFA Conference League groups.
Throughout his career as a head coach, Iordănescu junior trained the teams Fortuna Brazi, FCM Târgu Mureș, Pandurii Târgu Jiu, CSKA Sofia, Astra Giurgiu, CFR Cluj (two terms), Gaz Metan Mediaș, FCSB and the national team. With the “tricolors”, he managed to win the group of the 2024 European Championship.
