FCSB, the reigning champions of the Romanian SuperLiga, have been cautious in their transfer dealings so far, making a significant saving of €1.5 million for the upcoming season.
The Bucharest-based club has been relatively inactive in the transfer market, with only one major signing, the French right-back Ronny Labonne. They have also recalled Politic and Pădurariu from loan deals. However, FCSB has been more active on the departure front, with a long list of players leaving the club.
FCB’s Cost-Cutting Measures: The Reason Behind the Departures
The departure of key players has been a strategic decision by the club’s management, led by Marius Baciu. The club has let go of seven players, with the exception of Darius Olaru, who was sold to Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium for €3 million. The other players left the club amicably, with most of them reaching the end of their contracts.
The Salaries: A Significant Saving for FCSB
The total amount saved by FCSB from the departure of these players is approximately €1.5 million per year. The club has been able to save this amount by not having to pay the salaries of the seven players who have left. The list of players who have departed includes Mamadou Thiam, who had the highest salary at €36,000 per month. Other notable departures include Vlad Chiricheș, who was earning €20,000 per month, and Darius Olaru, who was paid €25,000 every 30 days.
The table below shows the salaries of the players who have left FCSB:
| Player | Salary per year |
| — | — |
| Mamadou Thiam | €360,000 |
| Darius Olaru | €300,000 |
| Vlad Chiricheș | €240,000 |
| Daniel Graovac | €180,000 |
| David Kiki | €144,000 |
| Baba Alhassan | €120,000 |
| Lukas Zima | €120,000 |
The departure of these players has not only saved FCSB a significant amount of money but has also freed up space in the squad for new signings.
In contrast, FCSB’s biggest spenders last year, they had a budget of nearly €14 million, with bonuses included. Rapid Bucharest came in second, spending around €10 million on player salaries.
The arrival of new signings, promised by the club’s management, will be crucial in determining the success of FCSB in the upcoming season.
As the transfer window continues to unfold, one thing is clear: FCSB’s cost-cutting measures will have a significant impact on the club’s fortunes in the new season.
**The departure of key players will test FCSB’s depth and resolve in the new season.**