Carlo Casap recalls living in Gică Hagi's home during senior promotion

Carlo Casap has detailed a period early in his career when he and teammate Florinel Coman resided in the home of Gică Hagi. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Casap explained that this arrangement coincided with their initial elevation to the senior team, describing it as a significant personal honor to be welcomed into the family environment during such a transitional phase.

The midfielder recalled receiving notification from club management during a summer break that Hagi intended to promote him, Ianis Hagi, and Florinel Coman to the first-team squad. This development occurred after the club had shifted its base of operations to Bucharest and was playing home fixtures at Chiajna, creating immediate logistical challenges for young players adjusting to senior football away from their original academy base.

During their stay in the guest room, Casap noted that daily life was deeply integrated with Hagi’s routine. He stated that the young players traveled to and from training sessions alongside Hagi, shared evening meals at the family table, and occasionally dined out at restaurants together. Casap emphasized that observing these habits firsthand provided invaluable lessons beyond tactical instruction.

This domestic arrangement lasted for several months before the club secured alternative housing. Casap confirmed that the organization eventually rented an entire residential block in Cosmopolis to accommodate the squad, prompting the players to move into independent living situations closer to the training facilities.

Upon moving to the new accommodation, Florinel Coman opted to share an apartment with teammate Boban Nikolov due to their strong rapport. In contrast, Casap chose to live with his mother, who had previously supported him during his academy years in Constanța and decided to relocate to Bucharest to continue providing stability during his transition to senior professional football.