“I wanted to talk about him, I see a talented player”

Basarab Panduru said that he had noticed David Matei for a long time and expected him to score the first goals in the Superliga.

Basarab Panduru, pleasantly surprised by David Matei: “He has the possibility to become a good player”

David Matei, in Craiova – Csikszereda

“I wanted to talk about him, I see a talented player. It seems to me that he has no problems with the ball, he does very well. You have the impression that he has a sufficiency, probably because he does not have an opponent, he always plays. I see quality in him.

I was surprised, he didn't score a goal, especially for the position he plays. He makes extra touches, but despite all that, since Radoi I have seen him grow, that he runs, goes on the attack, asks for the ball in the next position. It's probably too small. He has the possibility to become a good player”, said Basarab Panduru, according to orangesport.ro.

• David Matei arrived at the University of Craiova this summer after the Oltenians paid Steaua only 75,000 euros. Matei became the main U21 option for the Superliga team and ticked off 15 matches in all competitions. He has 2 goals in the Superliga, scored with Csikszereda, and a success in the Romanian Cup in the game with Sănătatea Cluj. He still has a decisive pass in the championship. It is quoted by specialized websites at 450,000 euros.

I'm glad the team won and we're in first place and second for the double. I showed up there – does it matter what the goal is? The ball is in the net. I was simply the right man at the right time.

I'm the type of player who also provides assists, but even in League 2 I was told that I appear very well in the box. I also scored there with a header, when no one expected it. So to speak, it's a Christmas present for my family.

–David Mateiafter the first successes in the Superliga

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