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The Romanian Football Federation has confirmed that Costin Curelea is no longer the coach of the Romania U21 national team following their failure to qualify for the 2027 European Championship.
Romanian Football Federation ends collaboration with Costin Curelea after failed Euro 2027 qualificationReports indicate Adrian Mutu is a leading candidate to replace Costin Curelea as Romania U21 coach, though no official appointment has been confirmed and Mutu states he currently prefers club management.
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The Romanian Football Federation has confirmed that Costin Curelea is no longer the coach of the Romania U21 national team following their failure to qualify for the 2027 European Championship.
Andrei Mărginean suffered a hip injury during Dinamo's 2-2 Superliga draw against CFR Cluj and will undergo an MRI to determine the severity.
Reports indicate Adrian Mutu is a leading candidate to replace Costin Curelea as Romania U21 coach, though no official appointment has been confirmed and Mutu states he currently prefers club management.
Adrian Mutu has stated he would prefer a club coaching position over the vacant Romania U21 head coach role, though he is willing to work with Gheorghe Hagi at the Romanian Football Federation.
Marius Măldărășanu has refused the opportunity to coach the Romania U21 national team, preferring a return to daily club management.
Costin Curelea has defended his conduct after the FRF imposed a 25% salary deduction following a controversial dinner involving Romania U21 staff.
The Romanian Football Federation has sanctioned members of the U21 national team staff with financial penalties following a dinner in Ibiza with controversial figure Nicu Gheară.
Adrian Mutu is among the candidates considered to replace Costin Curelea as Romania U21 coach, drawing criticism from Victor Pițurcă.
Romanian reports say the FRF does not intend to renew Costin Curelea’s contract after Romania U21 missed qualification for Euro 2027.
