Article by Adrian Duţă – Published Tuesday, January 27, 2026 22:48 / Updated Tuesday, January 27, 2026 23:14
Adrian Mutu, the former coach from Rapid, praised the transfer of Olimpiu Moruțan (26 years old) to the team from Giulești.
The former great striker believes that bringing Moruțan to Giulesti is the best transfer made in the Superliga this winter. The attacking midfielder was bought from Aris Thessaloniki in the first league of Greece.
Moruțan made his debut at Rapid with UTA, score 2-1, entering the last half hour of the game in Arad. Mutu believes that the Romanian international is still not at full capacity, but he praised the game he showed with the “textile players”.
Adrian Mutu: “Moruțan, the best transfer from Romania”
“Rapid seemed to me more confident, with a formidable team at home, which is fighting in the play-offs. It seemed to me more confident in its own strength. They need that striker, which they hope will be Paraschiv. It seemed to me a concrete, pragmatic team, not very spectacular, which doesn't even matter.
Moruțan is surely the best transfer made in Romania this winter. He can make the difference in the championship, that's a plus. It's like he lacks a bit of pace, as far as I know, but he destabilized the defense, he did some things that brought a plus. With him in top form, Rapid becomes even stronger.
It's a kind of Petrila, only on the right. He doesn't have the qualities of Petrila, Moruțan seems a bit more static, but he has a very good technique. He can also play inter when the need arises, he also played at FCSB. Maybe even behind the peak”, said Adrian Mutu, on the show “Digi Sport Special”
35 goalshas Mutu in Romania's shirt, being the national team's all-time top scorer, equal to Gică Hagi
Since entering the field, Moruțan has changed Rapid's game, which was more offensive, more direct. Moruțan sees the game very well, he is number 10. He quickly found his number 10.
– Cristi Săpunaru, former Rapid captain
Olimpiu Moruțan debuted at Rapid, photo: Sport Pictures
