Craiova University ended the year in third position in the Superliga rankings, and the Oltenians continue to strengthen this winter to challenge for the title in the second part of the season.

Craiova University have signed the Honduran defender, a former Everton and Los Angeles player

Following the transfer of Finnish right-back Piri Soiri from HIK Helsinki, Olten also introduced Danilo Maldonado, most recently in MLS to Los Angeles.

At the age of 25, the central defender is an international player for the national team of Honduras, for which he had 29 tackles and one goal.

“University of Craiova are scoring again in the mercato period and bolstering their defensive line with a Honduran player who last played in the MLS with FC Los Angeles.”

Central defender Denil Maldonado will play for Cetatea Baghenia on a one-year loan with the option of a permanent transfer.

Our new footballer became the second captain of the national team of Honduras, played for his country in 29 games and scored one goal. During his professional career, he also played for Motagua FC, Pachuca FC, Everton FC and Los Angeles FC. Denil will wear the number 3 shirt,” the University of Craiova announced on social media.

Super League, standings after 21 rounds

1. FCSB 44 points

2. CFR Cluj 36

3. University of Kraiów 34

4. Rapid Bucharest 33

5. Sepsis Sf. George 30

6. Constanta Lighthouse 30

7. FC Hermannstadt 29

8. Cluj University 29

9. In Kraiova 1948 27

10. Petrolul Ploiesti 27

11. Galati Steel 26

12. UTA Arad 24

13. FC Voluntari 24

14. Poly Yassi 23

15. Dynamo Bucharest 16

16. FC Botoshani 12.