Dan Petrescu rejects Chinese offer to extend medical break until summer

Dan Petrescu has refused a contract offer from a Chinese club in order to continue his medical break until the summer. The Romanian coach has been without a team for one and a half years since leaving CFR Cluj. His decision to remain inactive follows specific instructions from his doctor regarding his health.

Petrescu publicly addressed his status while attending a Liga 2 match between Slobozia and Chiajna last week, which ended in a 2-2 draw. He stated at the venue that he would not take over any team until the summer. He was accompanied at the match by Cernea, who is from the Slobozia locality.

The outlet Fanatik notes that it is very likely Petrescu will remain inactive until summer following this medical advice. This report aligns with the coach's own public statements about adhering to his doctor's decision to pause his career temporarily.

FCSB had previously sought to appoint Petrescu before Laurențiu Reghecampf returned to the club, but he refused that opportunity for medical reasons as well. Despite his official absence from coaching, Gigi Becali claims he still consults with Petrescu on decisions. Becali stated that Petrescu told him his doctor forbids coaching until next summer, though these claims regarding ongoing consultation are attributed solely to Becali.