Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published on Thursday, 04 June 2026, 10:53 / Updated on Thursday, 04 June 2026 10:57
UTA Arad announced the transfer of Răzvan Oaidă (28 years old). The former midfielder from FCSB and Rapid signed with the Arada team and will perform for “Bătrăna Doamnă” in the 2026-2027 season.
Oaida thus returns to football after a long period of inactivity. His last appearance was on July 4, 2025, in a friendly match played by Cluj University against Slovan Liberec, lost by Transylvania 1-4.
UTA Arad officially presented Răzvan Oaidă
The Arad club made the move official via social media, where they announced the arrival of the defensive midfielder who grew up at Atletico Arad. At the presentation, Oaidă said he was delighted to return to his hometown and said he was ready for the new challenge.
“I'm happy to have arrived here. For me, many things are familiar: the atmosphere, the people, the city, the grounds and everything that Arad means. I come with a desire to work, with energy and I can't wait to start training.
It is clear that every player wants to perform in front of a full stadium every game. This also comes with responsibility. Supporters give you energy, and you have to give them back with attitude, work and respect. UTA has always been a hard team to beat, especially at home“, declared Oaida.
Răzvan Oaidă signed with UTA Arad // PHOTO Facebook
Răzvan Oaidă is the new player of UTA for the 2026-2027 season!
After his junior years at Atletico Arad and experiences in England, Italy and the Romanian Super League, the 28-year-old defensive midfielder will wear the “Old Lady” shirt for the first time. Welcome to the red-white family, Răzvan!– it is stated in the press release of the Aradenians
Come on, experiences at FCSB and Rapid
Trained at Atletico Arad, Oaidă spent his career at FC Botoșani, FCSB, Rapid and Cluj University. The midfielder also had experiences abroad during his junior years, playing in England and Italy before returning to Romanian football.
