Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published on Thursday, 07 May 2026, 17:38 / Updated on Thursday, 07 May 2026 17:38
Vlad Chiricheș, the central defender of the FCSB champion, could be the first transfer made by Mirel Rădoi to Gaziantep, according to information published in the Turkish press.
In addition, Lucian Filip (35 years old), one of the coaches remaining in the FCSB staff after Mirel Rădoi's departure to Turkey, let it be understood that the experienced defender will not continue with the red-blue formation from next season as well.
Turkish press: “Gaziantep contacted Vlad Chiricheș”
Turkish journalists from gaziantepolusum.com announced that Gaziantep officials have already started discussions for the transfer of Vlad Chiricheș.
“Exclusive news! While the season continues for Gaziantep FK, preparations for the new season are already underway. The red-black team contacted the Romanian defender Vlad Chiricheș, whom they are considering for strengthening the team next season.
Vlad Chiricheș has a contract with FCSB until the end of the season. He informed club officials that he wanted to leave at the end of the season. After the match with Farul Constanța, although he declared that he is going to start the coaching school, he made it clear that he still wants to play football”, the Turkish journalists noted.
Vlad Chiricheș was injured in FCSB – Metaloglobus // PHOTO: GSP.ro
Vlad Chiricheș, two titles with FCSB after returning to Romania
Left in 2013 from FCSB to Tottenham Hotspur for 9.5 million euros, Chiricheș returned to the red-blue grouping in the summer of 2023, after a decade spent in big football in England and Italy.
Since returning to Bucharest, the defender has contributed to winning two championship titles, in 2024 and 2025. In the current season, he has been reprofiled in midfield, after Mihai Lixandru's injury, although his entire career has evolved as a central defender. In all competitions, Chiricheș has made 23 appearances for FCSB in the current season.
It's good that this also happened with Chiricheș (no injury), he won't have him anymore and that's it. If he recovers, let him do what he wants, I'm not interfering. Until the decisive match of Europe. I take it off the list there, if necessary
– Gigi Becali, FCSB patron
The situation of Chiricheș… From what I understand, it will not continue. He can't play anymore, he has a long-term injury. With the experience he has and his background, I don't think he has any emotional problems.
– Lucian Filip, FCSB interim coach
