Robert Niță joins Rapid board amid reports of potential leadership change

Robert Niță has been appointed to the Rapid Board of Administration, replacing Marian Mihali in the role. This administrative adjustment coincides with reports from journalist Decebal Rădulescu suggesting that the Șucu family is preparing a broader leadership reshuffle at the club. According to these reports, majority shareholder Dan Șucu could replace Victor Angelescu as president in the near future.

Rădulescu claimed that Niță’s appointment to the board is part of a plan by the Șucu family to remove Angelescu from his position. These assertions regarding internal strategy and future personnel changes remain unconfirmed claims attributed solely to the journalist. No official announcement has confirmed a change in the presidency or outlined a specific timeline for such a transition.

Victor Angelescu addressed the recent board appointment directly. He confirmed that Niță joined the administration approximately two weeks before the public announcement was made. Angelescu also clarified that the board position is unpaid. Regarding the division of responsibilities, he explained that sporting activity and transfers remain under the purview of Marius Bilașco, the scouting department, and Daniel Pancu rather than the new board member.

Niță stated that his role involves joining the Board of Administration and explicitly noted he is not taking over the sporting department. This distinction aligns with the existing structure described by Angelescu, where technical and recruitment decisions are handled separately from administrative governance. The clarification serves to define the scope of the new appointment amidst speculation about wider organizational changes.

The current ownership structure places Dan Șucu as the holder of 90% of Rapid shares, while Victor Angelescu retains a 10% stake following a transaction completed in May 2025. Despite the disparity in shareholding and the reported tensions, Rădulescu argued that Angelescu deserves respect for his past contributions. He credited Angelescu, alongside Nicolescu, with helping to save the club from the lower leagues during previous financial difficulties.