Status and verdict
Debunked
Closed rumours are no longer scored: the status is final.
FCSB have reportedly turned their attention to CFR Cluj’s right winger Andrei Cordea ahead of the winter window. Spotmedia, Eurosport, Digi Sport, AS, ProSport and GSP all note the club’s interest, with GSP adding that a deal would only materialise if Gigi Becali pays.
First reported by FANATIK RO
16 articles · 6 independent sources
What we know
FCSB have reportedly turned their attention to CFR Cluj’s right winger Andrei Cordea ahead of the winter window. Spotmedia, Eurosport, Digi Sport, AS, ProSport and GSP all note the club’s interest, with GSP adding that a deal would only materialise if Gigi Becali pays.
Interest first surfaced on 13 Oct when several outlets ran the story. On 15 Oct, ProSport, Tikitaka and AS issued denials, with ProSport’s report stating the club had never discussed a move. A separate, earlier note from TribalFootball confirms Cordea had signed with Al‑Tai in 2025.
Spotmedia reports that FCSB’s interest was sparked by Gigi’s announcement of a right‑back need, yet no official bid is on record, per Spotmedia.
Key findings
- First report: 13 Oct 2026, AS.
- 4 independent sources behind it (spotmedia.ro, AS, GSP.ro and 1 more); 4 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Best-rated independent source: AS.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: negotiation.
- 2 reports attribute the story to Fanatik, whose own article is not among the sources.
- No source denies the move.
- Latest evidence: 19 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 13/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | CFR Cluj coach Marius Șumudică says there are big chances Andrei Cordea leaves in the winter transfer window, with FCSB owner Gigi Becali interested in bringing him back. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| GSP.ro 15/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | L-aș vedea să meargă la FCSB dacă Gigi plătește banii, poate să se ducă. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| GSP.ro 13/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Marius Șumudică states there are negotiations for Andrei Cordea's potential transfer to FCSB and expects him to leave. Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Original source |
| informat.ro | Tier 3 · Secondary | Andrei Cordea could leave CFR Cluj in the next transfer window after attracting interest from FCSB. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| spotmedia.ro 13/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | FCSB a pus ochii pe Andrei Cordea, jucătorul celor de la CFR Cluj, după ce Gigi Becali a anunțat că vrea să transfere un mijlocaș dreapta. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| AS 15/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Headline not captured — reports a negotiation-stage development Stage: negotiation | No history yet | Contradicts |
| AS 13/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | CFR Cluj owner Ioan Varga denies rumours of Andrei Cordea's transfer to FCSB, calling them absurd. Stage: interest | No history yet | Contradicts |
| ProSport 15/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Eventuala mutare este infirmată categoric de către Meme Stoica, cel care susține cu fermitate că nu s-a discutat niciodată despre un astfel de transfer. Stage: failed | No history yet | Contradicts |
| Tikitaka 15/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | FCSB president Mihai Stoica said the club has no intention of re-signing Andrei Cordea, ending any speculation of a return. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Contradicts |
| OrangeSport 14/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | FCSB's Mihai Stoica said Andrei Cordea will not return, stating the move has never been discussed and he feels fine at Cluj. Stage: interest | No history yet | Contradicts |
| TribalFootball.com | Tier 3 · Secondary | Mijlocașul Andrei Cordea, de la FCSB, a semnat un contract valabil până în 2025 cu echipa de fotbal Al-Tai Stage: interest | No history yet | Contradicts |
| FANATIK RO 02/02/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Andrei Cordea opted for CFR Cluj over FCSB, rejecting the rumoured move. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Contradicts |
| Eurosport 13/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Andrei Cordea, în vârstă de 27 de ani, este una dintre opțiunile analizate de conducerea fostei campioane. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites spotmedia.ro |
| Digi Sport 13/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Andrei Cordea, de la CFR Cluj, este unul dintre jucătorii aflați pe lista celor de la FCSB pentru perioada de mercato din iarnă Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites spotmedia.ro |
| ProSport 13/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | CFR Cluj coach Marius Șumudică said he would not oppose a move to FCSB. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites AS |
| primasport.ro 13/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Cordea s-ar fi înţesen cu o grupare din China Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites AS |
Timeline
- 15 Oct 2026 · ProSportEventuala mutare este infirmată categoric de către Meme Stoica, cel care susține cu fermitate că nu s-a discutat niciodată despre un astfel de transfer.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: failed
- 15 Oct 2026 · GSP.roL-aș vedea să meargă la FCSB dacă Gigi plătește banii, poate să se ducă.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 15 Oct 2026 · ASAS reports a negotiation stage development
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: negotiation
- 15 Oct 2026 · TikitakaFCSB president Mihai Stoica said the club has no intention of re-signing Andrei Cordea, ending any speculation of a return.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 14 Oct 2026 · OrangeSportFCSB's Mihai Stoica said Andrei Cordea will not return, stating the move has never been discussed and he feels fine at Cluj.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 13 Oct 2026 · spotmedia.roFCSB a pus ochii pe Andrei Cordea, jucătorul celor de la CFR Cluj, după ce Gigi Becali a anunțat că vrea să transfere un mijlocaș dreapta.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 13 Oct 2026 · EurosportAndrei Cordea, în vârstă de 27 de ani, este una dintre opțiunile analizate de conducerea fostei campioane.
Repeats reporting attributed to spotmedia.ro. Stage: interest
- 13 Oct 2026 · Digi SportAndrei Cordea, de la CFR Cluj, este unul dintre jucătorii aflați pe lista celor de la FCSB pentru perioada de mercato din iarnă
Repeats reporting attributed to spotmedia.ro. Stage: interest
- 13 Oct 2026 · ASCFR Cluj coach Marius Șumudică says there are big chances Andrei Cordea leaves in the winter transfer window, with FCSB owner Gigi Becali interested in bringing him back.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 13 Oct 2026 · ProSportCFR Cluj coach Marius Șumudică said he would not oppose a move to FCSB.
Repeats reporting attributed to AS. Stage: interest
- 13 Oct 2026 · ASCFR Cluj owner Ioan Varga denies rumours of Andrei Cordea's transfer to FCSB, calling them absurd.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- 13 Oct 2026 · GSP.roMarius Șumudică states there are negotiations for Andrei Cordea's potential transfer to FCSB and expects him to leave.
First-hand report. Stage: negotiation
- 13 Oct 2026 · primasport.roCordea s-ar fi înţesen cu o grupare din China
Repeats reporting attributed to AS. Stage: interest
- 02 Feb 2026 · FANATIK ROAndrei Cordea opted for CFR Cluj over FCSB, rejecting the rumoured move.
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · TribalFootball.comMijlocașul Andrei Cordea, de la FCSB, a semnat un contract valabil până în 2025 cu echipa de fotbal Al-Tai
Contradicts earlier reporting. Stage: interest
- Date unknown · informat.roAndrei Cordea could leave CFR Cluj in the next transfer window after attracting interest from FCSB.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does FCSB need him?
Right Winger: the wide players FCSB already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current wide players (6, 3 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meriton Korenica | Left Winger | 29 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| David Miculescu | Right Winger | 25 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| Aymen Boutoutaou | Right Winger | 25 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Dennis Politic | Left Winger | 26 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Mihai Toma | Left Midfield | 19 | 30 Jun 2027 |
| David Popa | Right Winger | 19 | 30 Jun 2027 |
Recent signings in this position
- Meriton Korenica (Left Winger)2026/27 · from CFR Cluj · €600k
- Dennis Politic (Left Winger)2026/27 · back from loan at FC Hermannstadt
- Aymen Boutoutaou (Right Winger)2026/27 · from FC Sochaux-Montbéliard · €1.00m
- Dennis Politic (Left Winger)2025/26 · from FC Dinamo 1948 · €970k
- David Popa (Right Winger)2025/26 · from FCSB U18 · fee undisclosed
- Andrei Gheorghiță (Left Winger)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · free from ACSM Politehnica Iasi
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 02 Feb 2026
- Latest report
- 15 Oct 2026 (18 days ago)
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- —
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Andrei Ioan Cordea
- Age
- 27
- Agent
- TKS
Photo: Carlo Bruil Fotografie, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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