Article by Eduard Apostol, Ionuţ Iordache – Published Tuesday, 06 January 2026 21:41 / Updated Tuesday, 06 January 2026 21:41
Kevin Ciubotaru, 21, has been one of the names at the forefront of mercato discussions in recent weeks. The left defender was on Gigi Becali's wish list, but the negotiations with FCSB stopped.
The footballer himself reported in an interview given to GSP.ro in the training camp in Antalya that the possible transfer is no longer relevant and he will stay at Hermannstadt at least until the summer.
20of matches and 2 assists Kevin collected in the current season for Hermannstadt in domestic competitions
A 21-year-old's financial plans
“(What would you like for yourself when you make a lot of money?) Nothing special. I would invest. In what? In real estate and maybe in companies, in companies.
In Romania. AirBnbs, cottages, in various areas of Romania. It is very important to have something apart from football. Sport gives you a short career of 10-15-20 years. That's why I'm thinking about investing, to take care of my future”, said the footballer.
The other side of Kevin Ciubotaru: “I have too much of a sweet tooth. I can't resist my mother's strudel”
The young full-back remains an interesting footballer for the coach Mircea Lucescu. The senior brought him to the first national team, offered him a half in the friendly with Moldova (2-1), and with Austria (1-0) he was an unused reserve.
“For me, everything Mr. Mircea Lucescu says is holy,” Kevin testified. Ciubotaru described himself in the interview, and the fans will discover who is the man behind the footballer.
“How would I describe myself in three words? Energetic. Positive. Humble (n.red humble in English). I can't stand a man who doesn't keep his word. There are also things I don't like about me. That I crave sweets too much (laughs). Lots of sweets. I don't have a particular favorite. Only my mother's apple strudel… (laughs) When she makes it, I can't stop!”, said the left defender.
In Scotland, I was doing a lot of gym work. After I got injured and had back surgery, I took it a little easier because it affects me to do heavy weights. I try to be in the best shape possible
Kevin Ciubotaru, Hermannstadt defender
Kevin Ciubotaru on life abroad: “Maybe you're a bit marginalized, but if I see you seriously… What matters is how you are as a person, not the country”
Kevin was born in Rome, to Romanian parents, the current footballer's father being originally from Focșani. At the beginning of the 90s, Kevin's parents left Romania. First, they settled in Austria, then moved to Italy. There, in the Eternal City, the left defender of the Sibiu was born.
Ciubotaru played juniors in Austria, then moved to England. He tried out for big London clubs, such as Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham, but eventually ended up at Glasgow Rangers in Scotland. He played for all the junior teams of Romania, starting from U15.
“I lived a lot abroad and learned a lot. One thing in particular: to be constant in what I do, day by day. Do, not wait. It doesn't matter how much you do, but do!
(How were you viewed as a Romanian abroad?) As a foreigner, you may be a bit marginalized. But if I see you seriously, as a footballer, it doesn't matter the country, it matters how you are as a person,” Kevin said.
I would like to get to America, it's another continent. I would like to get there one day, maybe next year, on vacation. Or maybe I'll be there in the summer, in June (laughs). Let's be healthy!
Kevin Ciubotaru, Hermannstadt defender
