Alexandru Pașcanu, Rapid București’s central defender and one of the team leaders following last season’s captaincy change, expressed confidence and determination ahead of their 2025-2026 Liga I debut against FC Argeș on July 11. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Pașcanu emphasized the team’s strong preparation under new coach Costel Gâlcă, the collective leadership approach replacing Cristian’s sole captaincy, and the ambition to compete for a trophy this season. He acknowledged the challenge of starting away from home against a motivated opponent but stressed the squad’s unity and readiness built over preseason training[3][1].
Pașcanu also addressed the departure of defender Andrei Borza, wishing him well but refraining from speculation on his future, highlighting the professionalism within Rapid’s evolving squad[3].
This outlook from Pașcanu indicates Rapid’s focus on cohesion and resilience, crucial as they seek to improve on last year’s performance and impress fans eager to see tangible progress under Gâlcă’s leadership[1]. The season opener will test their ambitions immediately, setting the tone for their campaign in Romania’s top flight.