The last details about the situation of Olimpiu Moruțan: the day of the final negotiations is coming
Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published Saturday, January 17, 2026 22:52 / Updated Saturday, January 17, 2026 23:07
Olimpiu Moruțan is close to departure from Aris Thessalonikiagain Rapid is the main favorite to bring it. University of Craiova he tried to come hard from behind to convince the footballer, but the chances were small because the player accepted the terms of Giulești.
Tomorrow, January 18, is the decisive day regarding the departure of the Romanian international from Aris. Dragoș Sîrbu, the impresario who brokers the move to Rapid, will talk with the president of Aris and the general manager of the Thessaloniki-based team to finalize the final details.
The latest information about the situation of Olimpiu Moruțan: tomorrow is the day of the final negotiations
Olimpiu Moruțan accepted the proposal from Rapid. His departure from Aris is linked to the situation of Spanish coach Manolo Jimenez, who seems to have his days at the Thessaloniki outfit numbered. Depending on his situation, it will be decided whether Moruțan will come to Rapid as a permanent transfer or loan, a detail that has not yet been finalized, according to GSP information.
Olimpiu Moruțan arrived at Aris in the summer of 2025. At the team from Greece, the Romanian international caught only 703 minutes in 16 matches. It is quoted by specialized websites at two million euros. Olimpiu Moruțan also performed in Romania at U Cluj, FC Botoșani and FCSB.
What Costel Gâlcă says about the arrival of Olimpiu Moruțan
Costel Gâlcă, the coach of Rapid, spoke about the arrival of Olimpiu Moruțan at Rapid. He said that there are good chances that the Romanian international will arrive in Giulesti.
I said that I want players to come, they came and they will come. We want Moruțan to come, we hope he will, we'll see in the coming days. I know that in a very high percentage he will come, he is a very important playerhe can make the difference, especially since he has a lot of experience, he can also play number 10, in several positions.
–Costel Gâlcă about Olimpiu Moruțan
Victor Angelescu, the president of Rapid, also spoke about Moruțan's arrival at Rapid. He said that the deal is not finished, but he believes that he will come to Giulesti.
“It isI think Moruțan will come. Nothing is finalized, but I think there is a good chance. He is a player we really want, he can help Rapidul and I think it is the right club for him. He can play number 10, but also in the lane, right or left. He is a versatile, well-known player, he doesn't need any more introductions,” Victor Angelescu told Prima Sport.
