Elias Charalambous, the coach of the FCSBannounced his decision to resign after what his team lost 3-1 in front of those from U Clujin the last stage of the Superliga regular season. Also, second Mihai Pintilii will leave with him.
After FCSB missed the target of qualifying for the play-offs and did not have a great European season either, Elias Charalambous decided that a shock to the team was needed.
VIDEO. Elias Charalambous resigned from FCSB after the defeat with U Cluj
“The team aims to go to Europe. I think a shock is needed. It's my last day here. It was the last match. It's been a wonderful two yearsbut someone has to take responsibility. It's a good shock for the team. The way we played today, there is no chance of us going to Europe.
There aren't many things to say. A beautiful story that ended. It's the last day. No questions asked and respect my decision!” said Elias Charalambous in the flash interview.
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Elias Charalambous came to FCSB in 2023. During all this time spent at the team, the Cypriot won two championship titles and two Romanian Supercups. He also managed an excellent European run in the 2024-2025 season and took FCSB to the last 16 of the Europa League.
At the press conference, Elias Charalambous stated the following:
Please respect my decision! I don't want to receive questions about the game. I just said I'm in my third year here. We had two very good years at FCSB, but this season was not what we wanted. Today was the last day as a coach at FCSB.
The decision was made before the match. I wanted to be on the bench today as well, but I feel that something has to change in the team, a shock, because we still have an objective. that of qualifying for the European Cups. From my point of view, the only way I can help now is to let someone else do it. I want you to respect my decision and I don't want any questions about the match or the tiebreaker.
–Elias Charalambous
Gigi Becali, the boss of the FCSB, found out live on TV the decision of the team coach. If until now, Gigi Becali opposed the departure, now the landowner resigned
That's it. Very well done. He did very well. He, the poor man, sees that he can no longer. Out of dignity, he said: “I can no longer lead the team”. If the players do what they do, it can't go any further.
I, for one, wasn't kicking him out. If there was a problem, I told him to talk at the end. When the play-out is over, have someone else lead the team in the play-off matches. If he resigned, it means that Pintii is also leaving. They were together, very well connected. I think so. I'll talk now after I hang up with you.
We are going to part amicably, because we had great achievements with him. He did it out of dignity, if his players mock football…–Gigi Becaliafter Charalambous resigned
