Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 12:17 / Updated on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 12:17
Mirel Rădoi arrived in Turkey to sign with Gaziantep, the 10th-place team in the Super Lig. The Turkish press described the former FCSB coach and had nothing but praise for him.
Although many Turkish publications only noted Mirel Radoi's arrival in Gaziantep, only some made a brief portrait of the former Romanian national team coach.
The Turks gave the verdict after Mirel Rădoi was announced in Gaziantep: “He attracted attention by promoting young people”
“Mirel Rădoi's career attracts attention. Gaziantep appointed Mirel Rădoi as the team's new coach, a name with international experience.
Radoi was very successful as a player before becoming a coach. During his time as the Romanian national team coach, he attracted attention with his approach, giving chances to young players, but also with his style of play.
It remains to be seen how Mirel Rădoi will impact the Gaziantep team's game plan. The management's decision is seen as a step towards improving the team's performance,” wrote the Turks of Yeni Journal.
The move by Gaziantep, who sacked their former coach recently, is seen as a critical point in planning for the new season
Radoi's international experience and the system he has built with young players could play a significant role in the club's development.
– Gaziantep Time
Mirel Radoi was appointed to Gaziantep to replace Burak Yilmaz. The Turk, with an important playing career, is at the beginning of coaching and has managed only mid-table teams in Turkey: Kayserispor, Kasimpasa and Gaziantep.
Mirel Rădoi's CV is richer: FCSB, Romania U21, Romania, CSU Craiova, Al-Tai, Al-Bataeh, Al-Jazira. On the other hand, Mirel Rădoi did not have a long life in the club teams. He spent the longest time on the bench in his last term at Craiova University, which ended with a scandalous departure: 44 games, an average of 1.77 points per game.
