The ‘Depression’ Diagnosis

Journalist Radu Naum didn’t just raise an eyebrow—he declared a medical emergency. “I’m entering depression,” the 58-year-old commentator joked, half-serious, half-sarcastic, on air at Digi Sport. The trigger? The sheer audacity of FCSB’s latest transfer ambition: snatching Stefan Pirgic from the Serbian second tier. Or rather, what’s being sold as the next defensive midfield monster in Romanian football.

Becali’s Foreign Factory

Owner Gigi Becali has drawn a line in the sand: five to six new signings, all from abroad. “Two are already chosen,” he announced, green-lighting sporting director Meme Stoica to close deals. Enter Pirgic, a 23-year-old utility midfielder born in Belgrade, currently under contract with Zeleznicar Pancevo until June 2027. Transfermarkt values him at €800,000, but the real price tag is the hype. Agent Zvonko Milojkovic didn’t hold back, claiming his client would instantly become the best defensive midfielder in Romania’s Superliga.

The Reality Check

Naum’s dramatic reaction sparked a debate. Studio guest Marius Lăcătuș, former Steaua striker, played the skeptic. “What else would you expect?” he countered. “Agents always sell their product, especially Serbian and Croatian ones. If he were truly elite, he’d be at Red Star or Partizan. At 23, if he hasn’t reached that level, I doubt he’ll dominate here.”

The stats? Pirgic played 35 matches for Zeleznicar in the 2025-2026 season, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists. He was instrumental in their historic 4th-place finish, securing UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers. After finishing 15th and 11th in their first two years back in the top flight, this leap is real. But is it enough to silence the critics in Bucharest?