Dan Petrescu, the head coach of CFR Cluj, has come to terms with the departure of striker Louis Munteanu, who recently completed a transfer away from the club. While the loss of a key player is never easy for a team with high ambitions, Petrescu expressed a composed and pragmatic attitude. In a brief statement, he said, “Îi urez baftă. Să fie bine și pentru noi financiar,” which translates to “I wish him luck. Hopefully, it’s good for us financially as well.”
This reaction shows Petrescu’s realistic approach to the transfer market. Although he would have preferred to keep Munteanu—who played a crucial role in the team’s attack last season—he understands the dynamics of modern football, where talent often moves on for the right price. Munteanu’s transfer could potentially bring a solid financial boost to CFR Cluj, allowing the club to reinvest in new players or infrastructure.
Petrescu’s message also reflects the mutual respect between player and coach. By publicly wishing Munteanu success, he shows support for the player’s career progression. At the same time, his hope that the move benefits the club financially suggests he’s focused on long-term planning, both on and off the pitch.
