Article by Mihai Șovei – Published Friday, 05 June 2026, 11:29 / Updated Friday, 05 June 2026 11:37
Dinamo fans expressed their appreciation for the technician who coached Dinamo for two and a half years.
Peluza Catalin Hîldan: “Thanks for everything, Mister Kopic!”
The news of the departure of the Croatian technician from the team in Ștefan cel Mare took all Dynamo fans by surprise, and PCH fans sent a message of thanks on the official Facebook page.
“Words are superfluous! Thanks for everything, Mister Kopic!“, Dynamo fans sent on Facebook
Alongside the posted message, they attached a picture of a banner displayed during the Conference League play-off final lost to rivals FCSB 1-2 last week. In the 57th minute of the duel on the “Arc de Triomphe”, the dogs displayed; “You came as a stranger. But you became a red dog forever. We love you, Zeljko!”
Message displayed by PCH / photo: Facebook Peluza Catalin Hîldan
Zeljko Kopic was arriving at Dinamo on December 1, 2023 and quickly became very loved by the “dogs” supporters. In the first season, he managed to save the team from relegation to the relegation zone, and in the seasons that followed, he qualified the team from Bucharest in the play-offs.
In the recently concluded season, Dinamo finished in 4th place in the Superliga, with 39 points. The “Dogs” had a chance to return to the European Cups, but were defeated by rivals FCSB in the play-off for the Conference League, score 1-2. The team also played in the semifinals of the Romanian Cup, where they were eliminated by Craiova in the penalty shootout.
Dear Dinamo family, sometimes it is very difficult to put all the emotions into words. It was two and a half years of life with such a big and historic club, with the Dinamo family. It was an extraordinary journey, full of pure emotion, pride and fight for Dinamo. No limits, everything for the team.
For me it was much more than a job, more than hard work and a life lived on the edge. It was a connection with the spirit of Dinamo, a huge responsibility to build something for the present, but also for the future of the club.
I will not forget even one day spent at Dinamo, every moment in which I felt your support; only beautiful memories will remain in my soul for the rest of my life. As our supporters have said, I came as a stranger and leave as a Red Dog. Come on Dynamo!
– part of the message posted by Zeljko Kopic
