Cătălin Cîrjan has firmly expressed his desire to remain at Dinamo București despite reported interest from Austrian champions Sturm Graz, who are reportedly prepared to offer around two million euros for the midfielder. The 22-year-old playmaker, valued at approximately 1.8 million euros according to transfermarkt.com, has been a key figure for Dinamo in the 2024-2025 season, registering 8 goals and 2 assists in 42 appearances[1][2].
Sturm Graz, the reigning Austrian Bundesliga champions set to compete in the Champions League play-offs, have initiated talks about acquiring Cîrjan but have yet to submit an official offer to Dinamo. The Romanian club, having lost several important players during the summer, appears cautious and is seeking a higher transfer fee than the initial two million euros proposed by the Austrian side[2][4].
In a recent statement, Cîrjan made clear his loyalty and commitment to Dinamo: “My plan is to stay at Dinamo! I really love this club. I’ve only been here a year and I don’t want to leave like this. I want to achieve great things with Dinamo first, then we will see.” His dedication was also evident as he took pride in modeling Dinamo’s new kits for the 2025-2026 SuperLiga and Romanian Cup seasons, highlighting his growing role within the club and connection to its identity[1].
Dinamo’s stance on retaining Cîrjan underscores the club’s intent to rebuild and remain competitive domestically, especially after a summer marked by the departure of key players such as Astrit Selmani and Dennis Politic. For Sturm Graz, securing Cîrjan would mean boosting their squad with a promising talent who has already proven his quality in Romania’s top flight.
Cîrjan’s decision to stay signals his ambition to solidify his position at Dinamo and contribute to the club’s resurgence, while the ongoing negotiations between the clubs will determine whether Sturm Graz’s pursuit will materialize or be deferred.
*Insight:* Cîrjan’s commitment to Dinamo could be pivotal for the club’s ambitions in the upcoming season, as they aim to stabilize and challenge strongly in the SuperLiga.