Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Monday, 22 December 2025, 07:29 / Updated on Monday, 22 December 2025 07:37
FCSB – Rapid 2-1. Gigi Becali (67 years old) spoke about his possible transfer Nicholas Stanciu (32 years old) in Giulesti. Currently at Genoathe Romanian international is going through a complicated situation. He plays little to none, and the people of Giulești would be happy with a possible transfer.
Especially in the context where Dan Șucu is the majority shareholder at Genoa, the move could be made easier. But Becali he is not scared by this aspect, on the contrary.
The financier of the FCSB is of the opinion that Stanciu, a footballer launched by his team in big football, has already said his last word in football. Having reached the age of 32, Becali claims that the footballer “can't do it anymore”.
Gigi Becali is not scared by the possibility of Nicolae Stanciu joining Rapid: “He was a valuable player, I thank him”
In 2016, Anderlecht transferred Stanciu from FCSB for around 10 million euros. Since then, the midfielder has played for teams such as Sparta Prague, Al Ahli FC, Slavia Prague, Wuhan Three Towns, Damac and Genoa.
“That's why I can't help Stanciu anymore. What can Stanciu do? Stanciu can't do it anymore. He was a valuable player, I thank him, I took money on him, but now he can't. It's an age, he's 33 too. It doesn't work anymore.
In football, the speed of reaction, the speed of movement matters. I kept Chiricheș and extended his contract, but I don't know what happened that his speed decreased. MM said to me: “Well Gigi, it's age!”. What shall we do, father? It is very good to have Stanciu come (to Rapid). Let's see what he does!” said Becali, at Prima Sport.
Stanciu played 6 matches this season for Genoa, during which he scored one goal. He is quoted by the specialized website Transfermarkt at 3 million euros.
100% Nicolae Stanciu would be needed, but it is unlikely. Excluded is almost nothing. We want him, naturally Stanciu is needed at Rapid.
– Victor Angelescuthe minority shareholder of Rapid, on December 16
I also do caterinca with Șucu, with Rotaru, with Iftime. What happened is something… I don't really care about opponents anymore, I go about my business. It was 2-0 for AEK, I went to bed. From the morning I saw 3-2. I remained a mask! I called Mihai: “Well, MM, what happened to them?”.
If I started to say something it would be ugly of me. What happened… I would disturb not only the financiers, but also the hundreds of thousands of supporters from Craiova. It's not nice. What can I say? Now, in a way, it's good for us. Why is it good?
Because the world will see that FCSB is in the cards for qualification and will qualify and FCSB is the favorite for the championship.
– Gigi Becalithe patron of FCSB
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