Article by Liviu Manolache – Published on Sunday, 23 November 2025, 13:13 / Updated on Sunday, 23 November 2025 13:14
Even if FCSB is going through the hardest moments in recent years in the Super League, Daniel Bîrligea (25 years old) remains the main future export product of the champion.
Daniel's name has come up twice so far in relation to a possible transfer abroad. He was first monitored by Fatih Terim's men when he was head coach at Al Shabab.
However, the subsequent parting with the technician stopped any discussion regarding the transfer to the team coached, at one point, by Marius Șumudică.
5 million eurosIt is the market share that Bîrligea currently has, according to the specialized website transfermarkt.com
Daniel Bîrligea, the FCSB striker wanted by the Saudis
Later, shortly after, the scouts of the Al Khaleej team began to monitor Daniel Bîrligea. The Saudis' plans were to transfer it to the Gulf this winter.
The interest has not disappeared, and currently Al Khaleej, a team in 6th place in the Saudi Arabian Premier League, is intensively looking for a strong striker, capable of scoring and helping them in the championship.
A bayonet contested championship between Al Nassr Riyadh, Al Hilal and Al Taawon, teams that have not lost for many rounds.
Clause of 15 million euros
According to GSP.RO information, Al Khaleej's scouts did not give up on the Daniel Bîrligea track. It remains to be seen how things will evolve in the next period.
What is certain at this point? Daniel Bîrligea has a release clause of 15 million euros, but it is unlikely that Al Khaleej will pay this amount.
Most likely, there will be negotiations depending on the conclusions of the scouts and the desire of the Greek coach Donis Georgios to bring the FCSB forward in the winter.
What strikers do Al Khaleej have
- King Joshua: 33 years old, 9 goals in 8 games
- Masouras Georgios: 31 years old, 3 goals in 8 games
- Fernandes Cantin Paulo: 27 years old, 2 goals in 7 matches
- Al Amri Saleh: 32 years old, 2 goals in 8 games
- Hamzi Mansour: 33 years old, 0 goals, 6 matches
- Al Sultan Hussain: 21 years old, 0 goals, 1 game
Until now, the most important transfer of FCSB on the Arab market was that of Mirel Rădoi, who in 2009 arrived at Al Hilal for 6 million euros.
