Florin Ștefan, the 30-year-old left-back, is reportedly on the verge of leaving Universitatea Craiova, the Romanian club he helped win the title and Cupa României this season. The departures of key players like Vasile Mogoș have become a regular occurrence at the club, and it seems that Ștefan will be the next to leave.
Contract Expiration and a New Arrival
Ștefan joined Universitatea Craiova in the summer of 2025 on a one-year contract, which is set to expire at the end of this month. With the arrival of Ronaldo Webster, a 24-year-old left-back, on the horizon, Ștefan’s status at the club has become uncertain. Nicușor Bancu, currently the club’s first-choice left-back, is likely to fill the void left by Ștefan’s departure.
Ștefan’s Time at Universitatea Craiova
In his one season at the club, Ștefan played 26 games in all competitions, scoring one goal and providing four assists in 1556 minutes. Despite being a rotational player, Ștefan’s performances were solid, and he will be remembered for his contributions to the club’s title and cup victories. However, with the emergence of Webster, Ștefan’s decision to leave the club seems to have been made.
A Career of Service and Success
Ștefan’s career in Romania has been marked by service and success. He has played for several clubs, including FC Olt Slatina, Academica Clinceni, Juventus București, Sepsi, CFR Cluj, and Rapid. His most notable stint was with Sepsi, where he played 151 games, scoring 11 goals and providing 12 assists. Ștefan is valued at 700,000 euros by football experts and has also represented the Romanian national team on one occasion in 2019. His departure from Universitatea Craiova will undoubtedly be felt, but the club’s focus will shift to developing young talent and integrating new players like Webster into their team.
The arrival of Webster and the departure of Ștefan will have significant implications for Universitatea Craiova‘s squad dynamics, and fans will be eager to see how the club adapts to these changes. As the Romanian football landscape continues to evolve, one thing is certain: the departure of Ștefan will have a lasting impact on the club’s fortunes.