Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Monday, January 26, 2026, 10:40 p.m. / Updated Monday, January 26, 2026 10:40 p.m.
Victor Angelescu, the president and minority shareholder of Rapid, was live on TV immediately after the victory with UTA Arad, score 2-1, and provided more details of interest for Giulești fans.
Angelescu revealed that the Rapidists are negotiating with another team for the departure of Antoine Baroan, whom Gâlcă decided not to rely on.
Victor Angelescu: “We are negotiating for Baroan's departure”
“We have no concrete offer for Dobre and I don't think there is any question of selling him, unless an incredible offer comes in. We are keeping all our important players. We are in negotiations with a team for Baroan, we will see what happens. There are others. I think by the end of the period someone will leave”, said Angelescu, at Digi Sport.
Antoine Baroan convinced us at Rapid Photo: Sportpictures.eu
The president of the club said how he saw the match in Arad and noticed Daniel Paraschiv: “The important thing is that we won, first of all. It's normal that I had emotions, I had some misses, it was as if the ball didn't want to go in. Those on the bench really brought an extra. It was a very difficult away game. We took 3 points with a team that was in the best shape, if I'm not mistaken.
I really liked Paraschiv, first of all for the effort made, I saw about 3 dispossessions in the opposing half. I am convinced that the successes will come, he played a very solid match, he also needs to find a rhythm. I am convinced that both he and Moruțan, who is not one hundred percent, will play even better”.
Victor Angelescu: “Talisson signs with Rapid tomorrow, he will play in 3-4 weeks”
Angelescu also provided details about Talisson, the last transfer made by Rapid this winter:
“Talisson came, he did the medical, probably tomorrow we will sign the papers. We had to do some more thorough investigations, taking into account that he just came from Brazil. We are still signing Talisson, we are not in negotiations with any other player. The lot is complete.
Can play left wing or forward. It will take between three weeks and a month for the documents to arrive. He will help us. I took it for good, not for a few matches. He will not play in the first 3-4 matches. It's important to have the whole batch valid”.
He also provided details about Kramer's injury: “With Kramer, we have to see exactly how serious it is, it's too early. Pașcanu is suspended. We have Bolgado, who entered well, we also have Ciobotariu. From what I understand, he injured his knee; we'll know more tomorrow, after the checks. I hope it won't be long-term. I understand that his leg ran on the turf, it wasn't the first time, the turf was quite soft.”
I want us to fight for the title, I said before. Craiova looked better. We're all the teams there, we don't see why we should have less of a chance. I beat Dinamo at her home. Craiova tied us in overtime, also at her place. FCSB clearly still have chances, but there is a big problem: there are a lot of teams in front of them.
They still have chances, but if they play like they have in the last period, they won't get in. I don't think anyone is scared of them. They have a strong team, but if you compare with other teams fighting for the play-offs, you prefer others. They have no more chances for the title, only by a miracle.
– Victor Angelescu, president of Rapid
