Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Friday, May 22, 2026, 9:13 p.m. / Updated Friday, May 22, 2026, 9:13 p.m.
Mihai Stoica (61 years old), president of the Administrative Council from FCSBpraised Daniel Pancu (48), the coach from CFR Cluj, and said what choice regarding the future he would make in his place.
Mihai Stoica believes that Daniel Pancu is the coach of the moment in the Superliga and believes that it would be better for him to follow the offer from Rapid. The arguments are based on the fact that the people of Giulio have a better financial situation, but also on the way it is seen by the rapidist breath. Ioan Varga insists on Pancu staying in Gruia.
Mihai Stoica: “If I were Daniel Pancu, I would go to Rapid”
“He's on high terms, it's clear, he can set whatever conditions he wants. It also depends on those to whom he sets them being able to satisfy them. He is the coach of the moment, indisputable. What he did there is fantastic. You'd rather go somewhere to raise the team than stay somewhere where you can no longer grow.
Can CFR take the championship next year? I say it can. If you had to choose between CFR and Rapid, I think it makes sense to choose Rapidbecause from the 5th place you can get higher more easily than from the 3rd, especially since Rapid is also a club that can make purchases.
Daniel Pancu, Dinamo – CFR Cluj // photo: Cristi Preda (GSP)
How many players has CFR bought recently, apart from Emerllahu? The moment you buy, you have a better chance of getting good players. Look at this team: no players cost money, they all came for free. CFR has also sold. And he sold in the domestic championship. CFR was the supplier of Rapid.
I don't do Pancu's calculations. Rapid is a different club, it also has supporters. Dan Șucu spent 40 million euros. It doesn't matter that they are invested in bases or in something else, it's a lot of money for a club from Romania”, said Mihai Stoica, on the “Footbal Show” show, from Prima Sport.
