Transferuri: Liga a 2-a a atras 50 de fotbaliști din străinătate
Source: Financiarul.ro.
Upcoming Winter Transfer Window: Insights into Liga 2
With just three months remaining until the winter transfer window opens, teams in the lower leagues are gearing up to sign free agents. Despite less-than-ideal salary conditions, an impressive 50 players who previously played abroad have opted to join Romania’s Liga 2.
Transfer Activity in Liga 2
As reported by the Romanian Football Federation, over 300 transfers have been recorded by clubs in the second tier by early November. Notably, Liga 2 continues to attract international talent, even amidst discussions of low wages and delayed payments at various clubs.
Top Clubs Bringing in Foreign Talent
According to data from the FRF, 50 out of the 300 players registered in Liga 2 have come from overseas. Farul Constanța and Dacia Unirea Brăila lead the way, each acquiring eight foreign players. Sportul Snagov has made headlines with significant returns, including Cristian Dănălache, a former top scorer in Asia, and Alexandru Ioniță, previously of Rapid.
Farul Constanța’s New Signings
- Ciprian Dombrovoschi (Italy, ASD Ilvamaddalena 1903)
- Madikaba Doumbia (France, Olympique Noisy-le-Sec)
- Yanis Roumadi (Algeria, US Sestri Levante 1919)
- Georgi Stavrev (Bulgaria, Spartak 1918 Varna)
- Vincent Dorel (France, Torquay United FC)
- Mahamadou Traore (France, Tarxien Rainbows FC)
- Rareș Raclău (Italy, ASD San Marco Juventina)
- Philtzgérald M’Baka (France, Oman Club)
Dacia Unirea Brăila’s International Acquisitions
- Yuefeng Lü (China, free agent)
- Hamza Ben Abda (Algeria, CA Bizertin)
- Bertrand Bebey (France, FC VSS Košice)
- Luke Tan (England, Three Bridges FC)
- Claudio Merville (France, Tarbes Pyrénées Football)
- William Djoko (Cameroon, Bretigny Foot CS)
- Stéphane Le Metayer (France, AO Ermis Zonianon)
- Adreano van den Driest (Netherlands, Achilles Veen)
Other Notable Transfers
UTA has signed five players, including Norbert János from Hungary and Miroslav Orlic from Austria. ACS Poli Timișoara has also brought in five new faces, while Sportul Snagov has secured four, including the notable return of Cristian Dănălache.
Player Returns from Abroad
Several players have chosen to return to Romania after stints abroad:
- Andrei Lungu: Previously with Hapoel Nir Ramat (Israel), he played 29 matches, scoring 2 goals.
- Cristian Dănălache: His career includes time at Daejeon Citizen (South Korea), where he scored 9 goals in 25 matches.
- Alexandru Ioniță: Formerly with Aris Limassol (Cyprus), he netted 4 goals in 17 appearances.
- Laszlo Sepsi: Played for FC Nurnberg (Germany) with 53 appearances.
- Emil Ninu: His experience includes 29 matches with Maccabi Ahi Nazareth (Israel).
Emerging Talents to Watch
Keep an eye on Hery Du-Ho Kim, a 19-year-old from Luceafărul Oradea, who was born in Craiova. Before joining Sassuolo, he played for several Romanian clubs, including Viitorul and UTA. His background and potential make him a player to watch in the upcoming Liga I Betano Romania season.
