Gabriel Tamaș Signs with ASA Târgu Mureș

On Friday, ASA Târgu Mureș announced the appointment of Gabriel Tamaș as the club's new executive manager. In his first remarks, Tamaș expressed his delight at returning to football.

“It's a great pleasure to be back in football, it was my desire. I've seen what's happening here, what happened last year, and I was pleasantly surprised. That's why I congratulate those who are with the club,” he said.

“As you know, I have a winning and positive nature. I don’t get involved in projects where losses are incurred. I came here to use my football experience to help the club as much as possible, to become a much more stable and prosperous club,” he continued.

“I intend to offer the staff and players among the best conditions. I've seen a thriving academy here, and I like to focus on the kids. There's no need to talk too much, I prefer to show,” Tamaş declared.

Tamaș's Career

A former Romanian international with 67 caps and 3 goals for the national team, Gabriel Tamaș represented Romania at UEFA EURO 2008 and was one of the most respected central defenders of his generation for over a decade.

In his playing career, Tamaș competed in major European leagues, including the Premier League, LaLiga, Ligue 1, Turkish Super Lig, and the Russian Premier League. He played for prominent clubs such as Dinamo Bucharest, Galatasaray, Spartak Moscow, Celta Vigo, Auxerre, West Bromwich Albion, Cardiff City, Watford, FCSB, Hapoel Haifa, FC Voluntari, and Petrolul Ploiești.

After retiring from active play, Tamaș began his administrative career in football, serving as president at FC Voluntari and later as sports director at Concordia Chiajna, according to News.ro.