Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Friday, 05 June 2026 21:10 / Updated Friday, 05 June 2026 21:26
Alexandru Maxim (19 years old) became the champion's player this summer University of Craiovaafter his contract with FCSB expired. The goalkeeper who contributed to the promotion of FC volunteer In the Superliga, he arrived in Bănie for free, and Mihai Stoica explained the reasons why the red-blues did not continue the collaboration with him.
The official of the red-blues claims that the decision was taken for sporting reasons, the club appreciating that it already has superior options for the goalkeeper position.
MM Stoica, after Maxim signed with the “Juvets”: “I was surprised that Craiova took him”
The president of the FCSB Board of Directors stated that Alexandru Maxim was not part of the club's plans, even if there was a contract signed between the two parties.
“The goalkeeper Maxim had a contract signed with us, which we did not introduce for the simple reason that we considered it pointless to burden ourselves with a rather high salary that we cannot rely on, because we have other goalkeepers above his level, from our point of view.
He is the same age as Matei Popa. He was not a starter at Voluntari, Chioveanu, who is younger, played,” said MM Stoica on the “Fotbal Show” show on Prima Sport.
“Gigi said at one point: 'Well, why don't you sign his contract?'. It doesn't make sense, he blundered at every step”
The FCSB official revealed that even Gigi Becali took an interest in the goalkeeper's situation, impressed by his size.
“We, at this moment, have Ștefan Târnovanu, year 2001, Udrea 2001, Matei Popa 2007 and, since 2010, there is Rareș Andrei, in whom we have high hopes. I mean, having goalkeepers and one not defending and loading yourself with a rather high salary does not make sense.
Gigi said at one point: “Well, why don't you sign his contract? It is 2 meters and something”. It's not right. He has the waist, indeed, but he blundered at every turn.
I was surprised that Craiova took him, yes, I thought he was going somewhere in League 2. I don't think they will go on the road with Popescu and Maxim, they will probably need another goalkeeper”, concluded MM Stoica.
Alexandru Maxim, the former goalkeeper from FCSB, the new acquisition of the University of Craiova
Alexandru Maxim arrived free of contract in Banie
Craiova University took advantage of the goalkeeper's contractual situation and transferred him without paying any amount to FCSB. Born in Craiova, Maxim is also an eligible option for the U21 rule, an important aspect for Mihai Rotaru's formation.
The goalkeeper has been owned by FCSB since 2021, but has never made his debut for the first team in an official match. During this period he was loaned to Olimpia Satu Mare and twice to FC Voluntari.
In the recently concluded season, Alexandru Maxim made 24 appearances for Ilfoveni and contributed to the team's promotion to the Super League after the playoff win against Hermannstadt. According to Transfermarkt, the goalkeeper is valued at 200,000 euros.
