Article by Maria Olteanu – Published Saturday, 08 November 2025 23:44 / Updated Saturday, 08 November 2025 23:47
Victor Angelescu, the minority shareholder of Giulești, reacted after Saturday's success, at home, 2-0 against FC Argeșa match that returned Gâlcă's team to first place in the Superliga. He spoke again about the fight for the title, but also about the imperatively necessary transfer that the team must make in the winter mercato.
Angelescu is happy for the win and the three points, which bring peace to Rapid in the next two weeks, while the championship stops to make way for the national team matches. Asked about the targets in the winter mercato, he answered bluntly about the need to transfer one defensive midfielderplayer who was not brought in in the summer.
Victor Angelescu talked about the trophy and the European cups, after the success with Argeș
“A tough match, we knew we were facing a good team, who put on a good performance. Tough match, but we deserved the three points. We played well in the first half, we could have been 2-0. They put some pressure on us, we also scored the 2nd goal.
3 very important points, they give us peace of mind. I am happy that we are in first place and that we got the three points. We wanted to be more balanced than last season and it worked out for us. No prize is given for being in first place after 16 stages. We have to achieve our goal, get a trophy, go to the European cups.
I'm happy for Costel, for the players, I'm happy that we found the balance. I said: we fight with Craiova and FCSB 100%. Now it is normal that Dinamo will also be in this fight. I see these 4 teams with chances, as a game, team, coaches, consistency, they 4 seem to me the strongest.
But you can't not take into account Botoșani, 99% and they are in the play-offs, they are a good team, with a pretty good squad, a good coach.
U Cluj, CFR, with Daniel Pancu can come at any time, but after 16 stages with Craiova, FCSB and Dinamo”, said Angelescu, on “Digi Sport Special”, after the match.
Mario Tudose is not an option for Rapid
Asked about winter transfers, the team's minority shareholder made it clear that there is at least one target, if not two, to strengthen the squad.
“Yes, we have a clear target: a defensive midfielder that we didn't bring in during the summer, and we'll see if something more is needed. If there are injuries, if someone leaves, we have at least one target, maybe even two.
With Tudo we have no idea. He is a very good player, but at the level of central defenders we already have the best 4-5 central defenders. They can play starters at any time. They are some of the best, we don't need them in that position.
Ignatios he started training with the team, he is training with the team, he is coming after a long break and will not be able to play until the winter break.
Dobre he wants to reach the national team. Every player wants that, but until then it's the coach's decision. We have nothing to comment. These are Mr. Lucescu's decisions. I would have liked him to go, he was the player of the month for October. Mr. Lucescu knows better how to make the selection, and Dobre will prove that he is one of the best.
We have 2 weeks of peace, we can prepare the match with CFR Cluj. It's good, we're fine, we're happy to have peace”, concluded Angelescu.
Images from the match Rapid – FC Argeș 2-0
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