FC Voluntari has been involved in a contentious parting with their former coach, Mihai Iosif, who was one of four main coaches for the team during the 2024/25 season. Iosif was appointed by investor Gigi Nețoiu but left after Nețoiu’s departure. The dispute culminated in a decision by the Romanian Football Federation’s National Chamber of Dispute Resolution (CNSL) on July 3, 2025, ruling that Voluntari must pay Iosif’s full contract until its end date of June 30, 2025. This decision follows a period of internal power struggles and disappointing results under Iosif’s leadership, during which the team only secured three points from five play-off matches. The club’s fortunes improved under subsequent coach Florin Pîrvu, but Iosif believes he could have led the team to promotion if he had remained.

The saga highlights the challenges faced by FC Voluntari in maintaining stability and achieving success in the Romanian football league.