Universitatea Craiova‘s summer preparations are in full swing, with the team having already played a friendly match against FC Stubai in Austria, winning 7-1. The team will face a tougher test tonight, as they take on FK Sabah, the champions of Azerbaijan, in a friendly match that promises to be a great opportunity for the new signing Răzvan Sava to make his mark.
First Test for New Arrival Răzvan Sava
Răzvan Sava, a 23-year-old goalkeeper, has joined Universitatea Craiova on a four-year deal, having signed with the team just last weekend. The young goalkeeper has already started to connect with the team and has been training with the squad for several days. According to reports, coach Filipe Coelho has planned to give Sava a chance to play a full period in tonight’s friendly match against FK Sabah. Coelho has decided to start with Laurențiu Popescu, but Sava will come in as a substitute, giving him an opportunity to make a good impression.
New Competition for Starting Spot
Răzvan Sava will face stiff competition from current number one Laurențiu Popescu, as well as Alexandru Maxim, who was brought in by the team from Voluntari earlier in the transfer window. Pavlo Isenko, who was injured last season, is also expected to return to the team in December, adding to the competition for the starting spot. Sava’s experience in the Italian league, where he played for Udinese last season, will be put to the test as he looks to prove himself in the Romanian league.
A Star-Born in Romania
Răzvan Sava’s journey to becoming a professional footballer began at a young age. He started his career at Sesto Giovanili, before moving on to Juventus U17, Pescara U19, Juventus U19, Lecce U19, Torino U19, and finally FC Torino. In January 2022, he was transferred to CFR Cluj in exchange for 250,000 euros, where he went on to win the title in the same year. Sava’s family has a strong connection to the city of Craiova, with his grandmother and aunt living there. He has fond memories of visiting the city during his vacations and is excited to now be a part of the team.
As Răzvan Sava looks to make a name for himself at Universitatea Craiova, he will be relying on his skills and experience to win over the fans and the coaches. With a strong family backing and a determination to succeed, Sava is ready to take on the challenges of the Romanian league and prove himself as one of the top goalkeepers in the country.
Universitatea Craiova‘s new signing Răzvan Sava will have a lot to prove in the coming weeks, but with his talent and dedication, he may just be the missing piece the team needs to succeed.