Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:10 p.m. / Updated Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 7:20 p.m.
Andrei Nicolescu, its president Dinamocriticized central defender Kennedy Boateng (29), one of Zeljko Kopic's most important men.
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ERROR: The confused discussion in the studio initially led to believe that the Dynamo boss was referring to Eddy Gnahore (32), a midfielder who is also in the same contractual situation. In haste, he caught us on the wrong foot as well, for which we apologize.
Entering a critical period with a view to extending Boateng's contract, his boss has not shied away from publicly criticizing the stopper.
Andrei Nicolescu, about Boateng: “If he didn't have these lapses, he would have played at another level”
The president of the “dogs” referred in particular to the extra time phase of the match Dinamo – FCSB, 4-3, when the defender made a handball in his own box in a duel with Mihai Popescu.
“It was a really big win with FCSB. The overtime goal? Well, he's still a player with some great physical qualities, but who, in stakes matches, he still has some slips, especially against very strong opponents. If he didn't have those kind of lapses – one yellow card each – I think he would be playing at a completely different level.
He's gained 7 pounds of muscle mass and dropped 3 percent body fat since he's been with us. He had experience in Austria, Portugal, but with teams that, unfortunately, were relegated. He already had two demotions to active when he came here, which doesn't give you much stability.
It is aggressive in a good way, but they don't always coordinate very well. Physically he has grown a lot lately, he is much stronger.
Eddy Gnahore and Kennedy Boateng / photo: Imago Images
Inevitably, we assume some less good parts in all players. I also saw incredible joy in the reaction of the supporters, of the gallery leaders. I got some messages after that match (no with FCSB) that some people don't think they get even after winning the titles.
It was an important hop after so many years, and for the fans it meant more than anything. They told me that, from now on, for a year, we can do anything”, said Andrei Nicolescu, on the show “Fotbal Club”, from Digi Sport.
Boateng is about to enter the last 6 months of his contract with Dinamo, and starting in January he can sign with any other club. In parallel, the “dogs” are trying to convince him to extend.
