Dinamo Bucharest has officially unveiled **19-year-old central defender Nikita Stoyanov** as their latest reinforcement, signing the promising Israeli-Bulgarian defender on a four-year deal on July 7, 2025. This transfer marks the club’s **most expensive acquisition of the summer transfer window**, with a reported fee of around **€400,000**, surpassing previous summer record signing Cristi Mihai (€350,000).
Stoyanov, standing at 1.92 meters, emerged from the Maccabi Netanya academy and featured in 20 league matches in the Israeli Premier League last season. Despite losing his starting spot in the latter half of the campaign, the youngster is highly regarded for his potential, having earned a senior national team call-up for Israel at just 18 and regularly starting for the U21 side. His dual citizenship adds an extra dimension to his profile.
The signing addresses a critical defensive need for Dinamo following the departures of key defenders Josue Homawoo and Răzvan Patriche, who left gaps in the backline. Coach Željko Kopić welcomes Stoyanov as the eighth new player brought in during this summer’s squad overhaul, joining signings like Alexandru Musi, Danny Armstrong, and Cristi Mihai, signaling Dinamo’s clear intent to bolster the team’s competitiveness in Liga I.
The four-year contract underlines the club’s confidence in Stoyanov’s long-term development and his role in stabilizing Dinamo’s defense ahead of the upcoming season.
This strategic investment not only strengthens Dinamo’s backline but also reflects the club’s ambition to climb the Liga I standings through a blend of youth and experience.