CSM Vaslui, which narrowly missed out on the 2024-2025 Liga 3 promotion play-offs after finishing fifth in Series 1, has announced a new head coach for the upcoming season. Sorin Sava, a seasoned Moldovan football figure, has signed a two-year contract running through summer 2027 to lead the team[1][2][3].
Last season, CSM Vaslui ended the regular campaign with 30 points, tied with fourth-placed Gloria Ultra but just shy of the play-off qualification. In the subsequent play-out phase, the team dominated, finishing first with 52 points, achieving seven wins, one draw, and two losses in ten matches, and securing a comfortable 13-point gap over second place Bucovina Rădăuți[1].
Sava, aged 53, brings a wealth of local experience both as a former player and a coach. His playing career spanned prominent Moldovan clubs including Inter Vaslui, Viitorul Vaslui, Mecanica Vaslui, Politehnica Iași, and FC Vaslui, as well as a stint at Dinamo București[1][2]. Transitioning to coaching, he recently managed the U15 squad of Politehnica Iași, guiding them to the play-offs of the Elite U15 League. He holds a UEFA B coaching license and has previously worked with junior and senior teams such as Sporting Viitorul Vaslui, Comstar Vaslui, and Atletico Vaslui[1].
Supporting Sava will be assistant coach Costinel Botez and goalkeeping coach Mihai Tătaru, forming a technical staff focused on elevating CSM Vaslui’s competitive edge[1].
The team’s official reunion is scheduled for July 14 at the Municipal Stadium in Vaslui, marking the start of preparations for a campaign where the club aims to build on last season’s solid foundation and push for promotion contention.
**Insight:** With Sorin Sava’s deep roots in Moldovan football and his recent success in youth development, CSM Vaslui is positioning itself for a more strategic and locally grounded approach to reclaiming a spot in the Liga 3 promotion race.