The drama at the Arcul de Triumf was palpable, electric, and utterly relentless. FCSB, the storied institution of Romanian football, survived a nerve-shredding encounter with their eternal rivals, Dinamo București, to claw their way into European qualification. The final whistle blew on a 2-1 victory in extra time, a result that saved a season that had otherwise teetered on the brink of mediocrity. The red-and-blue faithful exhaled, but the celebrations were short-lived for the club’s owner, Gigi Becali. While the fans basked in the glow of survival, Becali was already calculating, scheming, and preparing for the next battle.

The Coman Chase Begins

The first name on Becali’s summer wishlist is not just any player—it is Florinel Coman. The former top scorer for the club, now plying his trade in Qatar with Al-Gharafa, is viewed by the Pipera magnate as the missing piece in a puzzle that has eluded him for too long. Becali’s conviction is absolute: if Coman returns, he will be the undisputed number one in the SuperLiga. The Qatari club, reportedly eager to offload the forward’s hefty wages, is open to a loan deal. This means the transfer fee could be zero, but the salary bill remains astronomical.

We are talking about a reported €2 million annual wage. For Liga 1, that is a figure that borders on the mythical. Becali, never one to shy away from hyperbole, claims he can cover half that amount, and potentially up to €1 million, if FCSB secures a spot in the Conference League group stages. "Florinel Coman should come if he wants. He would be the best transfer. He is number one," Becali declared, painting a picture of domestic dominance that hinges entirely on one man’s signature.

Exit Strategies and Price Tags

While the door swings open for Coman, it slams shut for others. Becali’s plans for the summer also involve potential departures, specifically targeting veteran midfielder Florin Tănase and goalkeeper Ștefan Târnovanu. Tănase, the club’s talismanic captain, seems content to stay, bolstered by successful real estate ventures back home in Romania. Becali senses this reluctance, noting that Tănase is earning well and has little desire to chase foreign pastures.

However, the situation is different for Târnovanu. The goalkeeper is desperate for a move abroad, but his contract remains intact. Becali has been clear, blunt, and uncompromising: there is no exit without payment. "Târnovanu wants to leave! That’s nonsense. He signed a contract. How can I not want him? I want €5 million for him," the owner stated. The market has spoken, and Becali is setting the terms. The summer transfer window in Bucharest is heating up, and the stakes have never been higher.