Former Dinamo executive Cristi Borcea confidently forecasts that Dinamo București can compete for **European qualification this season**, the first serious chance since 2017, highlighting the need for strong financial backing to challenge for the title in coming years. He singles out midfielder **Cătălin Cîrjan** as a standout player at Dinamo, judging him superior to Dennis Politic, who recently transferred to rivals FCSB. Borcea emphasizes the importance of a **€15-20 million budget** to mount a title challenge, reflecting on Dinamo’s past financial strategies and the current competitive landscape where FCSB dominates in investments and European presence.
On the national stage, Borcea is pessimistic about Romania’s chances to qualify for the 2026 World Cup due to the lack of Romanian players competing at high-level foreign clubs, contrasting with competitors who have strong international rosters. He is also critical of current Romanian talents like Louis Munteanu and Darius Olaru, questioning their market value and resilience under pressure.
Borcea’s insights underline the financial and structural gaps that Dinamo must bridge to restore its historic status and signal a pressing challenge for Romanian football’s international competitiveness[1][3].