Dinamo Bucharest’s talented midfielder Cătălin Cîrjan has attracted interest from Austrian champions Sturm Graz, who are reportedly prepared to offer around two million euros for his transfer following his strong performances in the 2024-2025 season. Despite the rumored bid, Dinamo’s coach Zeljko Kopic has firmly ruled out any possibility of Cîrjan leaving the club this summer, emphasizing that the player’s departure is not an option at this time.
Kopic, speaking shortly after news of Sturm Graz’s interest broke, acknowledged that offers for the young playmaker are expected but highlighted Cîrjan’s own ambition to stay and develop further at Dinamo. The Croatian coach has not been officially notified of any concrete offer but remains resolute in keeping the midfielder for at least another season.
Cîrjan himself has expressed a clear desire to remain at Dinamo, stating that he loves the club and wants to achieve significant milestones there before considering a move. He dismissed transfer speculation, affirming his commitment to the team and its future plans.
At just 1.8 million euros market value, according to Transfermarkt, Cîrjan has been impressive with 8 goals and 2 assists in 42 appearances, marking him as a key player for Dinamo’s campaign. His growing influence was also reflected in his role as the face of Dinamo’s new kit presentation for the 2025-2026 SuperLiga season.
Sturm Graz, the reigning Austrian champions and upcoming Champions League playoff participants, see Cîrjan as a valuable addition to their squad to enhance their continental ambitions. However, with Dinamo having lost several key players this summer, the club’s management and coaching staff appear intent on retaining their promising midfielder to maintain squad strength.