Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Thursday, 22 January 2026, 18:44 / Updated on Thursday, 22 January 2026 18:45
CSM Bucharest continues the spectacular transfer campaign from this winter. Goalkeeper Denisa Şandru returns to the club from the capital after 5 years, during which she wore the shirt of Rapid.
The player will join the team in the summer and is the #6 transfer made by the Romanian champions. Yet, CSM Bucharest also officially introduced Daria Dmitrieva, Dorottya Faluvegi, Csenge Kuczora, Pernille Brandenborg and Tyra Axner.
Throughout his career, he also played for teams such as Rulmentul Brașov, Siofok FC, CSM Bucharest and Rapid.
Denisa Șandru returns to CSM Bucharest: “Welcome and good luck!”
“CSM Bucharest announces the transfer of Denisa Șandru to the women's handball team, starting with the next competitive season. Denisa Ștefania Șandru is one of the most valuable goalkeepers in Romanian handball, with a career built step by step through work, perseverance and performance at the highest level.
With the return of Denisa Șandru, who signed for a period of 2 years, CSM Bucharest strengthens its team in the perspective of achieving the objectives in domestic and European competitions, relying on her international experience, safety between the goals and strong personality.
CSM Bucharest welcomes Denisa Șandru and good luck in the “Tigers” shirt!CSM Bucharest sent, through an official release.
Denisa Șandru returns to CSM Bucharest // PHOTO: Facebook @CSM Bucuresti
Denisa Şandru: “I'm looking forward to finishing the recovery period”
The goalkeeper also offered a first reaction after signing, declaring that she is eager to finish the recovery period and defend the goal of the Romanian champions again.
“I am happy to announce that after 5 years I will return to CSM Bucharest. I look forward to finishing the recovery period well and coming back stronger to fight together to achieve the goals.
Let's see each other again and be able to enjoy the team's successes with the fans! Come on, CSM!” said Denisa, according to csmbucuresti.ro.
One of Romania's top goalkeepers in recent years, with extensive experience at national and international level, joins our team next season.
It is an important transfer for CSM Bucharest, and her experience and qualities will bring more security and balance to our team. We are happy to have her with us and wish her the best of luck in the CSM jersey.
– Mica Brădeanuthe team manager of CSM Bucharest
