Dennis Politic, the 26-year-old left winger, has been a thorn in the side of FCSB owner Gigi Becali, and a potential departure for the Romanian footballer seems increasingly likely this summer. The main sticking point in negotiations is Politic’s salary, one of the highest in the Superliga.
Politic returned to FCSB after a loan spell with Hermannstadt, but his future at the club is far from certain. Despite attending the team’s training session this morning, his stay in Bucharest appears fragile. The main issue at hand is Politic’s salary, which has become a major burden for FCSB.
FCSB’s Financial Burden
Politic’s transfer fee from last summer is estimated to be around €1 million, and while the club might have been willing to offer him another chance in the upcoming season, the salary has become a major obstacle. Politic’s contract with FCSB has a significant monthly salary of €20,000, a figure that Becali is no longer willing to pay, given the player’s injury-prone nature.
Dennis Politic’s struggles on the pitch have been well-documented, with the left winger managing only three goals in 24 appearances for FCSB. His loan spell at Hermannstadt was equally unproductive, with no goals scored in eight appearances. Furthermore, Politic’s medical issues have prevented him from being a regular presence on the pitch, and his absence from the final stages of last season’s campaign was a significant blow to Hermannstadt’s hopes of avoiding relegation.
MM’s Warning
Last year, FCSB’s board member, Mihai Stoica, advised Becali against signing Politic, citing concerns over the player’s medical history. However, Becali ignored the warning, claiming he had “the secret” to unlocking Politic’s potential.
Despite Becali’s claims, Politic’s struggles on the pitch have been a major disappointment for FCSB, and his transfer value on Transfermarkt has decreased to €650,000. The player’s peak value, reached during his time at Dinamo, was a staggering €1.5 million.
Dinamo’s Rejection
Politic’s return to Dinamo appears to be off the table, with the club’s president, Andrei Nicolescu, stating that there has been no discussion about the player’s potential return. This is not surprising, given Politic’s struggles on the pitch since leaving Dinamo in 2023. During his time at the club, he scored 14 goals and provided four assists in 63 official appearances.
As the summer transfer window heats up, it seems increasingly likely that Politic will be on his way out of FCSB. The club’s willingness to let him go is a testament to the player’s inconsistent form and his significant salary, which has become a major burden for the club.
The departure of Politic would be a significant blow to FCSB, but it could also be an opportunity for the club to regroup and rebuild. With a new season on the horizon, Becali will be eager to make some changes to the squad and strengthen his team for the challenges ahead.
FCSB‘s loss could be another club’s gain, and the Romanian transfer market is always a fascinating place to be, especially in the summer months.