Article by Sergiu Alexandru – Published Tuesday, November 25, 2025 22:20 / Updated Wednesday, November 26, 2025 00:26
Louis Munteanu (23 years old) could leave CFR Cluj in the winter. But Nelu Varga does not accept less than 10 million euros, as he told Gazeta Sporturilor.
Watched at the match with Rapid by the coach of DC United (MLS), Louis Munteanu is in the attention of several clubs, and CFR Cluj is in full negotiations. An offer has already come from the Americans, but several clubs would be interested in the Romanian international, including Lyon. And financier Nelu Varga explained the state of negotiations.
Nelu Varga, details about the transfer of Louis Munteanu: “I do not accept under 10 million euros”
“There are discussions, there are several clubs interested in Louis Munteanu. It's not only DC United, there's also Lyon, but other teams are also keeping an eye on him and want to make offers. Anyway, the amount shown is not the real one. I'm not discussing below 10 million euros.
Rather than give him 6 million, I'd rather keep him to play for us. I also had an offer of 9 million euros, all the money in hand, but I categorically refused.
I want at least 10 million euros! Munteanu is a high quality player. I don't negotiate under 10 million euros,” Nelu Varga told GSP.ro.
DC United finished last in the MLS Eastern Conference standings this season. With Weiler as coach, the record is one win, 4 draws and 3 losses.
The highest transfer fee ever paid by DC United is 5.5 million euros. In 2022, the Americans paid both for Christian Benteke, the former Liverpool and Crystal Palace striker.
If last season he impressed, making Varga request at least 18 million euros for him, Louis Munteanu had a fall this season. In 11 matches played in the Superliga he scored only one goal. In total, he has 27 goals for CFR Cluj, in 59 matches.
5,000,000 eurosit's Louis Munteanu's share, according to transfermarkt
