U Cluj president optimistic about Stanciu transfer after Chinese season ends

Universitatea Cluj president Radu Constantea stated the club remains optimistic about convincing Romanian international Nicolae Stanciu to join if he decides to return to Romania. However, Constantea emphasized that Stanciu will make his final decision only after the Chinese championship concludes, as the midfielder still has a title-deciding match remaining with Dalian Yingbo. The player’s current contract is set to expire on December 31.

Stanciu has contributed 10 goals and 5 assists for Dalian Yingbo this season. Constantea openly acknowledged that Universitatea Cluj cannot compete financially with Chinese clubs, meaning any potential move would depend entirely on the player's personal preference to return home rather than monetary terms.

The transfer update followed Universitatea Cluj's 1-0 victory over FCSB, secured by Jovo Lukic's 77th-minute goal. This result marked FCSB's first league defeat since Laurențiu Reghecampf returned as head coach. Constantea praised his team's tactical performance and noted that FCSB remained a strong opponent despite the loss.

Addressing internal matters, Constantea dismissed speculation regarding head coach Cristiano Bergodi's job security, stating the manager was never in danger. He cited financial stability as the club's most important objective, a principle established when the project began in Liga 4, which influences their conservative approach to transfers.