Adrian Ropotan denies desire to join FCSB despite past negotiations

Adrian Ropotan has stated that he never truly desired to join FCSB, despite engaging in negotiations with the club. Speaking on the iAM Ștucan podcast, the former midfielder addressed rumors surrounding a potential move that did not materialize. Ropotan confirmed that discussions took place but emphasized his lack of personal interest in wearing the red and blue shirt.

The context for these comments dates back to September 2018, when FCSB owner Gigi Becali publicly discussed a potential transfer for Ropotan. Becali claimed that he had negotiated directly with the player at the club's palace. However, the deal was reportedly halted after Mihai Stoica, a key figure at the club, expressed strong opposition to the signing.

According to Becali's account at the time, Stoica immediately rejected the proposal, questioning what Ropotan would bring to the team. Stoica allegedly stated that the club did not need the midfielder. Consequently, Becali abandoned the pursuit, allowing Ropotan to continue his career elsewhere. Ropotan acknowledged this narrative, noting that the transfer did not happen because he was not considered suitable by the club's management.

Ropotan began his senior career in 2005 with Dinamo, where he won the league title in 2007. He made 90 appearances for the Bucharest-based club before moving abroad. In 2009, he transferred to Dinamo Moscow for a fee of 3 million euros. His career later included spells at Tom Tomsk, Volga Novgorod, Qabala, Petrolul Ploiești, Pandurii Târgu Jiu, Hatta and Concordia Chiajna.

The midfielder retired from professional football in 2019 after his stint with Concordia Chiajna. During his playing days, Ropotan also represented his country at the international level. He earned a total of seven caps for the Romania national team.