“I did not retire. From 1 I become free” “Cristian Săpunaru can continue on another team? Footballer's cryptic response

Article by Tudor Belivaca – published Monday, May 26, 2025, 21:32 / Updated Monday, May 26, 2025 21:44
Cristian Săpunaru (41 years) spoke about his withdrawal. He announced that he had only retired from Giulești to the match with CFR Cluj and that he still has a contract as a footballer with Rapid until June 1.
Cristian Săpunaru had the last match on Giulești, in front of the fans, against those from CFR Cluj. Rapid lost 4-1 in front of the “railways”. Now, the Rapid defender has not excluded the opportunity to reach another team.

Cristian Săpunaru about withdrawal: “I am still the player of the Rapid. We will talk after 1”
“I was present at workouts. I did not retire, I only retired from Giulești. I have not retired from football, until 1 (no June) I am still the player of Rapid. From 1 I become free.
(No chances of seeing you on another team?) Will we talk after 1.
First of all, I am proud, I hope that from this land (the one named after him) as many athletes and footballers will come out. It means I did something in football.
I know Chivu. I know how much he was working as a footballer, I know how much he works now as a coach. I wish him all the good in the world and to reach a team that is fighting for the title ”, said Cristian Săpunaru, according to digisport.ro.

Cristian Săpunaru withdrew from Giulești in tears, at the duel with CFR Cluj. It started as a holder and was changed in the 50th minute. The fans ovated him and dedicated his set designs and banners.
It's hard to speak at this time. I want to thank God, first of all, for all the years in which he kept me healthy and I was able to play football! Family, who supported me throughout my career
I want to thank all the coaches who helped me in my career and life, my colleagues, the changing rooms in which I was! Most importantly, thank you for you, because I left you, from there, among my bishop …
– Cristi Săpunaru's speech at the withdrawal from Giulești
Săpunaru has won 10 trophies in his career, including Europa League with Porto (2011). With Rapid he conquered the Cup and the Romanian Super Cup.
Săpunaru played 210 matches for his soul team, with 16 goals and 4 assists.




