Zeljko Kopic, a “gift” of 5 million euros for Dinamo on parting?! The “Dogs” could pack a real punch
Article by Maria Olteanu – Published Friday, 05 June 2026, 20:02 / Updated Friday, 05 June 2026 20:08
Zeljko Kopic (48 years old) is no longer Dinamo's coachand after his departure, the sum of 5 million euros could enter the accounts of the formation from Ștefan cel Mare! There are reports that the Croatian technician would like to take captain Cătălin Cîrjan (23) with him to Al Wahda in the Emirates.
Kopic's adventure at the grouping in “Ștefan cel Mare” road has come to an end. After the breakup, all indications are that this one will reach an agreement with Al Wahda5th place in the recently concluded edition of the UAE premier league.
Kopic could take Cătălin Cîrjan with him to Al Wahda
Just a few hours after leaving Dinamo, Kopic is very close to clapping hands with Al Wahda. It is only a matter of time before the announcement is made officially, and the Croatian would earn a salary of around 1 million euros per year at the new team. By comparison, at Dinamo the Croatian earned 190,000 euros per season.
At the new team, Kopic would like to work with his former student, Cătălin Cîrjan, according to the information provided by journalist Emanuel Roșu.
The Arabs would be willing to satisfy his first wish and pay the termination clause of 5 million euros, he claims!
Zeljko Kopic (48 years old) and Cătălin Cîrjan (23 years old) awarded their prizes for the Coach and Player of the Month for April, respectively
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In the last competitive season, Cătălin Cîrjan was one of the best people in Dinamo's team. He collected 43 games, in all competitions, in which he managed 8 goals and 6 assists;
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It is quoted by the specialized website Transfermarkt at 2.5 million euros;
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Cătălin Cîrjan still has a contract with Dinamo until June 2029.
The Ukrainians paid 4 million euros for Cîrjan in the winter
Al Wahda is not the first team to put a huge sum on the table for Cătălin Cîrjan. In the winter, the Ukrainians from Metalist Kharkiv were willing to pay no less than 4 million euros to get the dogs' midfielder, but the move never materialized.
After two years of working together, I want to thank you for everything you have done for me. You were more than just a coach. You were the person who believed in me, supported me in difficult moments and helped me grow both as a player and as a person. In football, a coach's trust can change everything and you gave me that trust from day one.
I am grateful for every opportunity you have given me, your guidance, your demands, and the lessons that will stay with me throughout my career. Much of who I am today is also due to the work we have done together over the past two years.
I wish you nothing but success in the next chapter. I'm sure you will continue to inspire and help many other players as you have done to me. Thanks for everything sir!
– the message of Cătălin Cîrjan, after the departure of Zeljko Kopic
