FCSB official Mihai Stoica confirmed the exclusion of Valentin Crețu and the impending transfer of Florin Tănase following a disciplinary crisis at the club. The leadership crackdown comes as the team prepares to face UTA Arad on Sunday, August 30, 2026, aiming to equal Dinamo at the top of the SuperLiga standings.
An internal disciplinary crisis at FCSB has led to the immediate exclusion of defender Valentin Crețu and set the stage for captain Florin Tănase’s departure to Cyprus. The developments emerged during a turbulent week of training ground incidents that prompted club officials to draw a hard line on discipline.
Training Ground Conflict and Disciplinary Crackdown
The trouble at FCSB began during a training session on Wednesday, sparking a series of insubordination issues that ultimately forced management to intervene. Captain Florin Tănase clashed with assistant coach Lucian Filip, leading the midfielder to leave the training pitch. Simultaneously, Valentin Crețu became embroiled in a verbal altercation with forward Arnold Garita.
Club officials made it clear that poor results and mounting pressure no longer excuse poor conduct within the squad. Management enacted strict measures to restore order ahead of the weekend fixture.
Mihai Stoica Defends Club Decisions on Crețu and Tănase
Speaking ahead of the team’s Sunday evening fixture against UTA Arad, FCSB president of the Board of Administration Mihai Stoica addressed the situation directly. Stoica confirmed that Tănase is on the verge of completing a transfer to Cypriot side Omonia Nicosia, making further discussion of the incident unnecessary.
Regarding Crețu, Stoica stated that the defender paid the price for an act of indiscipline during Wednesday’s session. While club owner Gigi Becali initially indicated that Crețu’s contract would be rescinded, the player’s status remained a point of public friction after his wife publicly criticized club management over the manner of his departure.
When a player cannot stop, he has to pay, you have nothing to do. Mihai Stoica, president of the FCSB board of directors
Stoica emphasized that discipline remains non-negotiable when the team fails to secure desired results on the pitch.
Gigi Becali Draws the Line on Insubordination
Club owner Gigi Becali reinforced Stoica’s hardline stance, asserting that no player holds a position above the institution. Becali detailed the breakdown in relations with Crețu, pointing to the veteran’s clash with Garita and alleged disrespect toward club leadership.
According to club disclosures, Crețu confronted Garita during training and told the striker to leave for China. Becali noted that Garita brushed off the exchange, but management viewed Crețu’s overall behavior as damaging to the club’s structure.
Indiscipline means a lack of respect toward me. You don’t respect me? I am the one who gives you your money? Leave. Indiscipline means you are destroying my machinery, my club. That is what indiscipline means. Gigi Becali, FCSB owner
Becali added that any player who refuses to follow the direction of management will not remain at the club.
Rival Reactions and Broader SuperLiga Tensions
The turmoil at FCSB unfolded against a backdrop of wider friction within the Romanian SuperLiga. Following a recent fixture, CFR Cluj manager Marius Șumudică commented on mounting fan hostility and touchline tensions across the league, warning that authorities must address growing verbal and physical abuse toward players and staff.
Meanwhile, Stoica dismissed separate verbal complaints from Șumudică regarding an alleged snub in the stadium corridors, telling reporters that the claims were entirely fabricated.
Squad Adjustments and Upcoming Fixtures
With the departure of two key starters in Tănase and forward Bîrligea, FCSB faces immediate roster adjustments. Stoica confirmed that the club intends to secure a high-value replacement before the transfer window closes in eight days.
For now, the team’s focus shifts directly to the pitch. FCSB enters Sunday’s match against UTA Arad determined to secure a victory that would draw them level with Dinamo at the top of the league table, leaving the training ground drama behind them.
