Article by Eduard Apostol, Cezar Titor – Published Tuesday, January 13, 2026 20:07 / Updated Tuesday, January 13, 2026 22:25
Tonight's information put together by Gazeta Sporturilor says that, in order, Cristi Ignat will be loaned to The oil until the summer, Rareș Pop follows, and the following days Robert Salceanu will be presented as the new player of Giulești.
Two historic rivals, Rapid and Petrolul, are a few signatures away from settling an extensive deal. According to GSP.ro information from this evening, January 13, the groups have agreed in principle regarding the transfers.
Cristian Ignat and Rareș Pop can restart in Ploiesti, at Petrolul
More precisely, Cristian Ignat, central defender, 22 years old, will be presented tomorrow, Wednesday, by “Gasari”, the footballer will be loaned to Ploiesti. It is the first step in an expanded business.
“The parties are a corner away from reaching an agreement with Rareș Pop, although the young and talented footballer also has offers from other important groups in Romanian football. Everything has been agreed, but until the documents are signed… And Sălceanu will be transferred to Rapid. Some money and percentages for a later transfer,” GSP.ro sources said.
Robert Sălceanu is coming to Grant. Is Andrei Borza leaving this winter?
As GSP.ro exclusively announced on January 4, Rapid insisted a lot on the transfer of Robert Sălceanu. The president of Giulești, Victor Angelescu, confirmed the interest in the left defender from the very beginning. Especially in the conditions where Andrei Borza could go abroad as early as this winter.
Later, Robert also told GSP that he is flattered by the offer from Bucharest and is able to take the step to a club of the caliber of Rapid.
Oil already covered on the left side, today, reached an agreement for the definitive transfer of Anders Dumitrescu, 24 years old, formerly at Sepsi, last time at Slavia Prague. The player signed for a year and a half with the “wolves”, according to GSP information.
I'm glad that there is interest from Rapid, but at the moment I'm only focused on Petrolul. Why should I be afraid?! I'm ready, why not? I found out online that I was wanted by Rapid, then I saw confirmations from the two clubs. The important thing is that I'm ready
Robert Sălceanu, Petrolul defender
