FCSB owner Gigi Becali has confirmed the club’s strategy to comply with the U21 player rule this season by fielding a young full-back. Currently, the squad features two options: Ionuț Cercel at right-back and Laurențiu Vlăsceanu on the opposite flank. However, FCSB is actively seeking a new U21 right-back to strengthen the position further.
The club has reportedly shortlisted two promising candidates: Andrei Dorobanțu from Unirea Slobozia and David Maftei from Farul Constanța. Dorobanțu, aged 20, impressed last season with 22 appearances for Unirea Slobozia, attracting interest even from Farul Constanța, who reportedly paid a €170,000 transfer fee for him recently. Maftei, also a right-back, played 23 games on loan at Oțelul Galați last season and returned to Farul this summer after prior loan spells, including one at CSA Steaua in Liga 2.
FCSB’s decision to reinforce this position comes after a successful season start, highlighted by a 2-1 victory over CFR Cluj in the Romanian Supercup with Ionuț Cercel starting. The club now shifts focus to their UEFA Champions League debut against Inter Club d’Escaldes in the first qualifying round, scheduled for Wednesday evening. Following that, FCSB will host Hermannstadt in the SuperLiga opener, broadcast live on Digi Sport 1.
This tactical move to secure a reliable U21 right-back reflects FCSB’s intent to maintain squad depth and meet league regulations while competing on multiple fronts, including European competition[1][2][3].
**Insight:** Strengthening the U21 defensive role could be pivotal for FCSB’s domestic and continental ambitions this season.