Article by Maria Olteanu – Published on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 08:42 / Updated on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 08:42
Mihai Pintilii (41 years old), the former second coach of FCSB, who became a TV analyst after leaving the Romanian champion, does not deny a possible return to the red-blue formation in the future, but he made it clear that he would like to go to a team where he has total freedom, alluding to the constant involvement of the boss.
Pintilii resigned from FCSB, along with Elias Charalambous, but left the door open to the team. At the moment he is not thinking of returning to Gigi Becali's team, especially since he says he would like to be in a place where he has the last word. More jokingly, more seriously, he does not deny that he might miss Becali, so that he can return to the team he prepared until recently.
Mihai Pintilii is currently not seen A1 at FCSB
“I don't know if I'll be back as a principal at FCSB. God willing we'll be healthy and we'll see what the future holds. I don't know what to say about that. I might miss Gigi, you never know.
It's normal that I would like to have the reins myself, to drive with the steering wheel. That's what's on my mind right now. I don't have the Pro license yet”said Pintilii, at the debut of the show “Fotbal Show”, from Prima Sport.
Mihai Pintilii, former second coach from FCSB, debuted as a TV analyst
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The former defensive midfielder spent the last 4 years of his football career at FCSB, then stayed on the staff as an assistant to the “principals” that the red-blue club had from 2020 onwards.
I promised Elias that if he finds a team, I will analyze and go with him. For a while, until I get my PRO license, if Elias finds something, I'll go with him.
If he can't find it, I'll look for it myself. I can train in League 2, I go with the greatest pleasure. But only if I don't find something with Elias. That I promised him.
I see myself as the main player in League 2. I could go now. But if I promised him, I can't do that. He was too good a man and he deserves it, if I promised him.
– Mihai Pintilii, former second coach at FCSB
