Universitatea Craiova, the Romanian football team that won the Superliga title last season, is looking to repeat its success in the upcoming campaign. The team’s honorary president, Sorin Cârțu, who was present at the Superliga draw, is optimistic about the team’s chances.
Craiova will face UTA Arad in the first round of the new season, a similar fixture to last year’s draw. Cârțu expressed his satisfaction with the transfer of left-back Ronaldo Webster from Shkendija, which he believes will strengthen the team’s defense.
The team’s president is confident that this season will be even better than the last, citing the strengthened defense and the arrival of Răzvan Sava as a goalkeeper. “We’ve made some great moves in the transfer market, and I think we’re even stronger than last season,” Cârțu said.
The team’s defense has been a key factor in their success, and Cârțu believes that it will continue to be a strong point for the team. “We’ve extended Rus’s contract, and Ronaldo Webster’s arrival will bring a fresh dynamic to the team,” he said.
Cârțu also mentioned that the team’s first objective is to qualify for the European competitions, which he believes will be a significant challenge. “We’ll need to work hard to achieve our goals, but I’m confident that we can do it,” he said.
The first round of the Superliga is scheduled to take place between July 17-20, 2026, while the final matches will be played between May 28-30, 2027. Craiova’s first derby of the season will be against Dinamo in the second round.
As for the team’s chances, Cârțu believes that they will be strong contenders for the title. “We’ve got a great team, and I think we can repeat our success from last season,” he said.
The team’s path to success will be challenging, but Cârțu is confident that they have what it takes to achieve their goals. “We’ll need to work hard, but I think we can do it,” he said.
Ultimately, the success of Universitatea Craiova will depend on their ability to perform consistently throughout the season. If they can do that, they will be well on their way to repeating their title-winning success from last season.
The Romanian football league is set to be an exciting and competitive season, with several teams vying for the title. Will Universitatea Craiova be able to repeat their success from last season? Only time will tell.