Romanian international Valentin Mihăilă attended the match that decided the new champion and gave a verdict, alongside Mihai Rotaru, about his possible return to Universitatea Craiova. The atmosphere was one of joy in Craiova, as Mihai Rotaru’s team secured the title with a 5-0 victory over U Cluj. The evening was spectacular in Bănie, with an almost full stadium, and numerous personalities witnessed the most significant match of the season in the Superliga.

The 26-year-old watched from the stands as his former team celebrated their success. While Mihăilă was pleased for his former club, he made it clear that he does not plan to return to Romania anytime soon. One of the most important players trained at Craiova’s academy was present at the “Ion Oblemenco” stadium on the day the celebration began. Universitatea Craiova secured their first title in the modern history of the club.

Mihăilă, who is currently playing in Turkey for Rizespor after a move worth 2 million euros from Parma, did not leave any room for interpretation regarding a possible return to his heart club. “I am immensely happy for them! And for Mr. Rotaru? Yes! They have done wonderful things here! I hope they reach the Champions League.”

“I am focused on my job; I still have a contract with Rize. I am immensely happy for them. Nothing can be more beautiful than winning both trophies in this way. They deserve only congratulations.”

Mihăilă also commented on his first experience with the national team under the new coach Filipe Coelho. “We are starting training as soon as possible, we have friendly matches coming up, we are preparing, and we are learning what is expected of us. I really want to see how we will be motivated, what will change in us. I hope it will be good, we will have results,” he declared to DigiSport.

For the first time in 35 years, Craiova has a champion once again. The students of Filipe Coelho (35 years old) have mathematically secured the title one round before the final. It is a historic success that brings a massive sum to Mihai Rotaru's accounts. The Superliga winner receives 2.7 million euros, plus bonuses from sponsors and future revenues from participation in European cups.