​CSM Bucharest is trying its best to become one of the European powers in women’s handball, and the Romanian champions announced on Wednesday the extension of the contract of player Crina Pintia.

Krina Pintia extended her contract with CSM Bucharest

After securing the signature of Cristina Nyagu for next season and announcing the transfer of Denmark’s Emma Friis (Icast), CSM Bucharest announced on Wednesday that Pintia has signed a two-year deal.

“Bucharest Municipal Sports Club has new good news for its fans: the center of the national team Krina Pintia remains a Tiger for another two years. The best center of the EGF Champions League, the best center of the European Championship, the best center of the French Championship, the best handball player of Romania. Here are some of the accolades collected over the years by CSM Bucharest core player Crin Pintja.” This is stated in the press release of the Romanian champion.

Pintja (33 years old) started his senior career at Zalău and later played for teams such as Thuringer, Paris 92, Gyor (with whom he won the EHF Champions League).

“I decided to be part of the CSM family for two more seasons. I’m fine and happy to be here. I believe in this project and am convinced that together we will be able to achieve our goals. I want to be healthy and continue to enjoy handball” – Crina Pintea.

Sterzhnevyi was part of the perfect 2018 European Championship squad when Romania reached the minor finals.