Bundesliga clubs Koln and Hoffenheim scout Estrela Amadora striker Ianis Stoica

Scouts from Bundesliga clubs Koln and Hoffenheim attended the match between Estrela Amadora and Casa Pia on 24 October to observe Romanian striker Ianis Stoica. Reports indicate that both German clubs are interested in signing the forward, with potential moves considered for the winter window or at the end of the season depending on financial demands.

Stoica is currently under contract with the Portuguese club Estrela Amadora. The club acquired him from Romanian side Hermannstadt in the summer of 2025 for a fee of 1.3 million euros. His current market value is listed at 4 million euros by Transfermarkt.com.

In his first ten rounds of the Portuguese championship, Stoica recorded four goals and two assists. However, he has not scored in his last six matches for Estrela Amadora. His most recent goal came on 14 September in a 3-3 draw against Rio Ave.

On the international stage, national team coach Gică Hagi included Stoica in Romania's preliminary squad for the November Nations League matches. This selection follows a difficult campaign for Romania in UEFA Nations League Group B4, which included a 2-1 loss to Sweden, a 2-4 defeat by Bosnia and Herțegovina, and a 6-0 loss to Poland.