George Becali was involved in a tense live-TV exchange with Gică Craioveanu on Wednesday, 11 November, after the FCSB owner said he would personally take charge of the club’s transfer campaign. The argument came during Digi Sport Special, where Craioveanu laughed at Becali’s explanation and the FCSB patron quickly lost his patience.
The dispute was tied to Becali’s dissatisfaction with the transfer of Aymen Boutoutaou, which appeared to be the trigger for his decision to step in directly. Becali made it clear he did not see the situation as a joke, and his reaction on air showed how much the issue had bothered him.
What Becali said about transfers
On Wednesday, 11 November, Becali said that Florin Cernat and Alin Stoica would no longer continue at FCSB. He also said that Mihai Stoica would no longer handle transfers, although he did not intend to leave the general manager position.
The move signals a reshuffle in how FCSB will handle transfer business, with Becali saying he would personally oversee the process. For a club where transfer decisions often draw attention, the change is significant because it shifts responsibility away from the people previously involved in that work.
During the broadcast, Becali’s irritation was clear. He said, “Nu există așa ceva,” before adding, “Eu fac caterincă pentru că sunt Becali, dar de unde până unde are Craioveanu caterincă cu mine?” He also said, “Respectați vârsta și cu asta basta!” and, “Am ajuns eu Becali să râdă Craioveanu de mine prin emisiune?”
The exchange underlined the public nature of Becali’s role at FCSB. When he decides to alter the club’s transfer setup, it does not stay behind closed doors for long. In this case, the decision to move on from Florin Cernat and Alin Stoica, while also removing Mihai Stoica from transfer duties, became part of a live on-air confrontation.
For FCSB, the immediate takeaway is simple: the transfer department is changing, and Becali wants the final say. For everyone else, the episode was another reminder that discussions around the club can turn sharply when the owner feels challenged in public.
