Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Tuesday, 03 February 2026, 07:57 / Updated Tuesday, 03 February 2026 07:57
Mihai Stoica (60 years old), the president of the FCSB Administrative Council, said that the transfer of Kevin Ciubotaru (22), the left defender from Hermannstadt, is no longer relevant.
Those from FCSB wanted Kevin Ciubotaru at the end of last year, and Gigi Becali had even clapped hands with the Sibiu for the transfer of the defender. It's just that the footballer would have preferred to prioritize a transfer abroad.
Kevin Ciubotaru changed his mind, but FCSB no longer wants him
It seems that the footballer has changed his mind, and now he would be willing to accept the transfer to FCSB.
Gigi Becali spoke about the possible transfer in the dialogue with GSP.ro: “Well, he wants it, but let's see what my people say, if my people want it. I have to talk to the Pintilii, to MM, to see if they want him.
Now there would also be a renegotiation, but let's see, I don't know. But he plays left back, Joao Paulo. So I don't know, let's see.”
After receiving power from Becali for this transfer, Mihai Stoica made the decision quickly. “Kevin Ciubotaru is no longer relevant. There is no trace of interest“said the official, at Prima Sport.
Marcus Coco (left) and Kevin Ciubotaru (right) / Photo: Imago Images
Listed at €400,000 on specialist website transfermarkt.com, the Rome-born left-back has played in 22 Superliga games this season. He managed to provide a decisive assist.
We have an understanding with the FCSB, as you well know. The problem is that the player didn't want to. Now he wants it, but I don't know if he still wants FCSB. In football it is very simple. When an offer comes, you have to think carefully whether to accept it or not. You don't know if the second one is coming.
I'm going to call Mr. Becali and ask if there's still interest in Kevin. I think of the player first. Whether we sell it or not, we rely on it.
– Claudiu Rotar, financier at Hermannstadt
