​Poli Iassa’s 2-1 defeat against Botosani upset the management and Leo Grozavu was sent off at the end of the game. However, the Yassians quickly moved and found a replacement for him.

Players of the “Poli Iassi” team.Photo: Inquam Photos / Denys Grosu

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Toni, ex-FC Cluj player, to take over from Paula Jassa – Cornell Feitzer confirms transfer

Poli Iasi is in the play-offs after two play-out stages, but has not won any of the two matches.

The lack of results led to the parting with Leo Grozavu and the management of the Copou club had to act quickly to prepare the next play-off match.

According to GSP, Cornel Feitzer, president of Polytechnic’s board of directors, confirmed that Tony, a former CFR Cluj player, will train the team.

“We had to act quickly to get the team out of the crisis. We didn’t have time to hang around any coach, regardless of his rating. The new technician must have time to prepare for the match with FC Kraiova 1948, which we must win. From the many offers that came to us, we settled on Tony.

I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback over the years about how they work. He has the same fighting spirit that he showed as a player, he is very interested in improving himself, he has a PRO license, he has studied with the big names in Portuguese football that he is friends with.

The fact that he knows Romanian and other international languages, as well as the fact that he always followed our championship, was aware of everything that was happening, was of great importance. I believe Tony will become the De Zerbi of Romania!”

The Portuguese won 7 trophies with CFR Cluj, two championships, three Romanian Cups and two Super Cups.

After retiring as a player, Toni, who holds a PRO license, worked in Portugal’s second and third divisions.

He was close to taking over at FCSB and admitted that he had also held talks with other teams in Romania in the past.

Super League, play-out rating

1. Cluj University 25 p

2. UTAH Arad 24s

3. Galatz Stal 23p

4. FC Hermanstadt 23b

5. Petrolul Ploiesti 21p (-1 match)

6. FC Voluntari 17p

3. Galatz Stal 23p

4. FC Hermanstadt 23b

5. Petrolul Ploiesti 21p (-1 match)

6. FC Voluntari 17p