The real reason why Mihai Pintilii resigned from FCSB was found out: “That's what he told me”
Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Thursday, March 12, 2026 8:47 p.m. / Updated Thursday, March 12, 2026 8:58 p.m.
Mihai Stoica (60 years old), the president of the FCSB Administrative Council, explained what was the reason behind the departure of Mihai Pintilii (41) from the club.
Along with Elias Charalambous, Mihai Pintilii also resigned from FCSB. Mihai Stoica is of the opinion that the team's runner-up was in a hurry when he decided to leave. The official said what was the dialogue he had with the former captain of Bucharest.
Mihai Stoica: “Mihai Pintilii was in a hurry when he decided to leave FCSB”
“I told him, 'I think you were in a hurry.'
But I told him: “Pinti, I don't understand you, why didn't you come to say that you are available to the club?”. He is the child of this club. He replied: “I wouldn't want people to think that, if another coach comes, I'm standing at the turn.” “You don't have to wait, because you still have about 3 years until you get the Pro license”.
With the A license he can be a coach in League 2 or second in League 1 and I don't think it suits Pinti to go coach in League 2 or second in League 1. Maybe he will, I have no idea, but I think that's how it was… He could help us, but it was his decision. We respect his decision.
MM Stoica and Mihai Pintilii/ photo Imago Images
He could go to the second team. I didn't necessarily say to the second team, that you can go as a supervisor, that there is a 12th match at Popeşti Leordeni on Saturday and some players from the first team will go to play. You can be a binder. I remember Pinti's statement that his idol is Mirel Radoi, but he didn't know that Mirel Radoi would come when he resigned. Everyone decides their own fate”, said Mihai Stoica, according to orangesport.ro.
