Italian coach Cristiano Bergodi, who trained Valentin Mihăilă at Universitatea Craiova, believes the Romanian winger’s potential transfer to Lecce could rejuvenate his career after recent injury setbacks. Bergodi highlights Mihăilă’s speed as his standout attribute but notes his physical condition suffered due to multiple injuries, impacting his recent form at Parma. He also commends Lecce coach Eusebio Di Francesco’s focus on wingers, suggesting Mihăilă would flourish under his management. The move to Lecce, a passionate football environment, might offer Mihăilă the fresh start he needs to rediscover his best form, especially after contributing significantly to Parma’s promotion to Serie A a year ago. Negotiations between Lecce and Parma continue amid financial and contract complexities, with a loan plus option to buy around €3 million on the table. If completed, this transfer could be pivotal for Mihăilă’s trajectory in Italy’s top flight.
