They proposed two names for FCSB live, after Charalambous' resignation: “He really knows football!”
Article by Daniel Grigore – Published Saturday, 07 March 2026 23:08 / Updated Saturday, 07 March 2026 23:13
Subsequent resignation of Elias Charalambous from FCSBformer footballers Marius Baciu and Basarab Panduru came up with two proposals for the champion of the last two seasons: the first believes that Adrian Ilie would do a good job in a managerial position, the second insists on the appointment of Mirel Rădoi as coach.
Defeated by U Cluj, 1-3with FCSB about to play in the play-outs for the first time, Elias Charalambous decided to step down as head coach. The “second” Mihai Pintilii will also leave the club.
With the bench left vacant, Marius Baciu and Basarab Panduru came up with the first proposals. The first would see Adrian Ilie in a managerial position, as sporting director or general manager.
Marius Baciu: “Adrian Ilie would be an exceptional solution for FCSB! He should also bring a coach”
“Adrian Ilie was discussed. I know him and I think he would be an exceptional solution for them. Adrian knows football, he really does, but you have to let him do things. Adrian must also bring his coach, to answer. To be a barrier between him and the management. It doesn't mean you don't consult with management.
It would also be an idea to bring in an interim until the summer. A big club should not rush, bring quickly, sign a contract for 2-3 years. But Adrian Ilie, if he came, would be a great gain for the club.
And with Adrian to bring a coach, to consult, to be on his mind. Naturally, they should also consult with Becali and MM. A technical staff must be formed. At a big club, you have to be patient, think when you bring in some players”, said Baciu to PrimaSport.
Basarab Panduru: “Mirel Rădoi would be a very good solution, but I don't think it will happen…”
Basarab Panduru proposed Mirel Rădoi as a coach, although he does not think that this option has any chance of happening.
“It seems very fair to me, but I don't know if it will happen. Gigi doesn't want to do anything other than what she usually does.
You think that he could return because he had been to Craiova before and returned. You say that maybe it could here too.
But when he was there he was a child. He stayed for 6 months, but then he wasn't a proper coach either. Now it is. Now he is able to do work. He probably went to Craiova maybe because for the first time he is a coach who chooses his players according to the system he wants to play. Maybe this is where these good things came from.
Mirel Radoi is free. He's shown he's capable of getting the job done, of winning a championship. It could be a very good solution, but I don't think this thing will happen, as long as Gigi says that «I want to do my job, make the team, make the changes». That's it,” said the PrimaSport analyst.
