2nd place in the second league of CSA Steaua Bucharest and this time was not eligible for promotion in the first division of Romanian football. In addition, on Tuesday, the group coached by Daniel Opritza parted ways with no less than 16 players.

CSA Steaua Bucharest and its fansPhoto: Inquam Photos / Stefan Constantin

Emilian Passionel and Atanas Trika, among the players who have already left CSA Steaua Bucharest

CSA Steaua București finished in direct promotion to the second division play-offs, but remained in the second tier due to being a state-owned club.

Due to the fact that several footballers could not be promoted to the Super League, they were looking for new commitments, and some did not renew their contracts this summer.

At the end of the season, no fewer than 16 players left the Bucharest team, including David Dinke, Darius Oroyan, Alexandru Sabeu, Laurentiu Corbu, Cosmin Chocoteala, Madeline Mihescu, Christian Bustia, Dragos Gheorghe, Stefan Bodistianu, Alexandru Sima. Ştefan Pacionel, Emilian Pacionel, Atanas Trică, Mahadi Kayondo, Iustin Răducan and Doru Calestru.

“Steaua Bucharest is parting ways with 16 players!

The Bucharest club “Steaua” announces the departure of 16 players from the main team. Yes, contracts with our club were signed by: David Dinke, Darius Oroyan, Alexandra Sabeu, Laurenciu Korba, Cosmin Chocoteala, Madeline Mihescu, Christian Bustea, Dragos Gheorghe, Stefan Bodistianu, Alexandra Sima, Stefan Passionel, Emilian Passionel, Atanas Trika, Mahadi Kayondo, Justin Reducan and Dora Calestra.

In addition, Tsvetelin Chunchukov is currently negotiating a transfer to a League I team. If the negotiations do not end positively, the Bulgarian striker may continue next season at Steaua.

Club “Steaua” (Bucharest) thanks all the players for all their achievements in the red and blue shirt and wishes them success in the future.” – says the club’s official press release.