“We had a first discussion”

Adrian Mihalcea, although he achieved his goal, the rescue from relegation, said that he is not happy with the team and could leave.

Adrian Mihalcea is unhappy at UTA: “My contract is being extended, but I can't say I'm happy”

“I think you know very well. By meeting the goal, my contract is automatically extended by one year. I would be lying to you if I told you that I am happy. I think that is enough for everyone now… I only think in my own right, everyone can think in their own right what they think.

There is no such thing as quantifying odds or telling percentages. There is a contract and feelings. There is to succeed, to give everything, but you have to from both sides. This is where we should think. I don't knock anywhere, but I sit and think. I have to manage this situation well. I had a discussion with Mr. Meszar. I think there will be one more and we will see.

Do not misunderstand: I did not mean others and us. I referred to a situation in which I find myself now. I did not draw parallels or what is happening better or worse. This is not the case”, said Adrian Mihalcea.

Asked about possible transfers next season, in case he stays, Adrian Mihalcea hesitated to answer and tried to avoid the topic, implying that a separation is more likely than a mercato period at UTA: “I wouldn't want to…Not that it's early, but…Does it matter what happens next year and don't we think about what we do in the game tomorrow? For me and for the team it's important”

• Adrian Mihalcea took over UTA Arad in the summer of 2025. He sat on the bench in 40 matches and recorded the following record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 12 defeats, average points per match – 1.45. UTA Arad does not have a European cup license and played the season in the play-out. He is in 2nd place in the play-outs at the moment with 33 points accumulated with only two stages to go.

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