Article by Andreea Visu, Cosmin Nistor – Published on Thursday, 19 February 2026, 17:42 / Updated on Thursday, 19 February 2026 17:57
Jayson Papeau, the footballer from Unirea Slobozia, suffered an injury in the match played at the National Arena with Dinamo Bucharest, won by the “dogs” with a score of 1-0. The Frenchman, who arrived in October last year, left the field in the first half in tears.
In his place came Nicolae Carnat (27 years old), making his debut after the transfer from Concordia Chiajna.
PHOTO. Jayson Papeau, seriously injured in Dinamo – Slobozia
Immediately after the injury, he left the field, but re-entered the game for a short time. In the 41st minute, the Frenchman lay down on the grass again and signaled that he could no longer continue the game. Visibly hurt and frustrated, he broke down in tears on the bench after punching the canopy.
From the first investigations, Jayson Papeau suffered a torn collateral ligament and meniscus, but he also asked doctors in France for their opinions.
In the last championship match, the victory at home against Farul Constanța, score 2-1, Papeau managed a “double”.
Jayson Papeau also suffered a serious injury while playing for Rapid
It is not the first serious injury. In the 2022/2023 competitive season, at Rapid Bucharest, the Frenchman was absent for 133 days after an injury sustained in a match with FC Botoșani, which ended 1-1. At that time, he was diagnosed with a fractured fibula and torn ankle ligaments, missing 16 official matches.
In the current season, the French played 14 matches for the Ialomi team, during which he scored 3 goals and provided 2 decisive assists. It is quoted by the specialized website Transfermarkt at 450,000 euros.
