“Kopic, Romanian coach. How does that sound?” » Dinamo's coach did not hide: “I am proud, happy”
Article by Daniel Grigore – Published Friday, November 28, 2025, 3:05 p.m. / Updated Friday, November 28, 2025, 3:05 p.m.
Zeljko Kopic, 48, his coach Dinamowas asked about the rumors vindicating him possible replacement of Mircea Lucescu on the bench of the national team. The Croatian was flattered by the fact that his name came to be mentioned in such a context.
With the position of Mircea Lucescu in question, as it is likely that the coach will leave if he does not qualify the “tricolors” for the World Championship, FRF has drawn up a short list of possible successors of the selector.
Zeljko Kopic, the Croatian who coaches Dinamo, would also be on it, as lagazzetta.ro reported on Thursday.
Today, during the conference preceding the championship match between Dinamo and Oțelul Galați (Saturday, 20:45), Kopic was asked if these rumors had reached his ears. In response, the Croatian coach was flattered by the idea that he would be considered for that position.
“Kopic, Romanian coach. How does that sound?” » Dinamo's coach did not hide
“How does it sound? First of all, I'm proud to find myself in such a context, it's nice to hear something like that. It's important for me, I feel that thanks to my work in Romanian football I deserve good things. I already said at another conference that Mr. Lucescu is there.
I am proud. I am proud, yes, and satisfied. I'm happy just to hear my name in this context, but I'm only focused on Dinamowhat are we doing here, at the match that awaits us tomorrow.
I don't think about anything else, just yesterday's training, today's training and what we have to do on the field tomorrow. But it's nice to hear something like that,” said Dinamo's coach.
Kopic has been working in Romanian football since December 2023when he was hired to save Dinamo from relegation. The objective was achieved, and the following season was unexpectedly good, with Dinamo fighting at the top of the standings, qualifying for the play-offs for the first time after an 8-year hiatus.
And the current season is going very well for Zeljko Kopic's team. It seems very likely that Dinamo will qualify for the play-offs again, and this time the “dogs” will also have the opportunity to play in the European cups, in case they rank in a relevant place.
