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“I found out the film of the events today”

Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:35 p.m. / Updated Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:37 p.m.

Mihai Rotaru, the patron of Craiova University, and commented on the incident between Mirel Rădoi, the coach of Olten, and Ștefan Baiaram, before the duel with Noah in the Conference League, which ended in a draw, score 1-1.

Mihai Rotaru said that what happened between Mirel Rădoi and Ștefan Baiaram is not serious and that the tense situation between the two will settle down. The Olten forward reacted violently when he found out that he was not in the first 11 for the match with Noah, and then Mirel Rădoi decided to remove him from the team. Mihai Rotaru also talked about the watch that the technician gave the footballer as a gift.

Mihai Rotaru on the conflict between Ștefan Baiaram and Mirel Rădoi: “There are things that happen”

Ștefan Baiaram, sad before Craiova - Noah/ photo Ionuț Iordache (GSP)

“I didn't feel the need to intervene. It's not a case of Mirel Rădoi – Ștefan Baiaram. There are normal things that happen. Some appear in the public space, others don't. I found out the film of the events today. When Baiaram found out that he was not in the first 11, in addition to swearing a lot, he punched the locker room door. That's when Mirel came out of the coach's dressing room and asked the team manager to remove him from the team so that he could quietly prepare the match for over an hour.

By the time Baiaram's pictures were taken at the turf inspection, he knew he was out of the team. He knew he wouldn't even sit on the bench. Everything was normal after that. I also saw Mirel's statements after the match.

There is no Mirel Rădoi Baiaram case in my view. It can be passed over. There are things that happen. There are coaches who make decisions and players who accept them or not. No player is happy when he is not in the first 11. He is an extremely young player. It is in the selection area of ​​the big clubs.

It's not the most pleasant situation I'm in. It's not a situation you come across every day. It doesn't happen every week. It's a manageable situation that Mirel has to deal with entirely. I sent a message to Mirel Rădoi after the match in the group with the officials and told him that he has the full support of the club.

The asset of Craiova University is the team itself. Every element there, starting with the supporters, the staff and the players. Ștefan Baiaram is an important player not only for Craiova University, but for all Romanian football. He reached the national team at a young age, he is one of the all-time scorers in European cups for Craiova University. He had good offers, he's an asset, but we don't look at him in a special way. There is currently no case for me to intervene.

We have to understand this situation and further we will see how things go, but I trust that everyone knows what they have to do. Regarding the watch, I understood that he wanted to return it about two weeks ago, but Mirel did not accept. It's not 100% reliable information, but that's what I've heard. Personally, I did not approve of this gift, I did not agree with it“, Mihai Rotaru said in a telephone interview with Digi Sport Special.

The choice of Mirel Rădoi took everyone by surprise, given that Ștefan Baiaram is one of Craiova's most important attackers. This season, Baiaram played 19 games, during which he scored 7 goals and provided two decisive assists.

Mirel Rădoi, about the conflict with Ștefan Baiaram: “I don't have to give him explanations”

Coach Mirel Rădoi explained what happened after the match: “If there was something that wasn't working with Baiaram, he didn't play at all. He didn't accept the decision not to be a starter, he slammed the door when he went out to inspect the pitch. If we put him on the road, he might get the red card, being nervous.

In the last match we took him off after the 70th minute because he had cramps, if at this age you come out with cramps, what are we talking about? It is important that the players accept what the coaches decide, here I am not only referring to him. It's about respect for colleagues, everyone else accepted my decisions. If he thinks he has to be the right holder while I'm here, he's wrong.”

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