Nicolae Dike resigned as coach of FCSB on Tuesday, while Gigi Bekali began negotiations with several technical specialists. Liviu Chobotariu, who seemed to be the favorite for the job, has announced that he will stay at FC Voluntari.

Liviu Chobotariu has turned down Gigi Bekali and remains the coach of FC Voluntari

Chobotariou (51) confirmed he was wanted by Gigi Bekali but said he would continue to sit on the bench for the side, who are 12th in the Super League.

“I would ask not to insist on this topic. Everything that is written and discussed in the mass media is real. FCSB wanted me and I want to thank those who offered me and Mr. Gigi Bekali who thought of me. The fact that I had good results here means that I was appreciated for everything I did here and in my career.

I don’t want to discuss this topic any further. I will not tell you about the reasons, because I cannot express my thoughts and it is not normal to say what I talked to them about. It was my decision. If I’m here in a FC Voluntari shirt, it means I’ve decided to stay here.” – Liviu Chobotariuquoted by Antena Sport.

Gigi Bekali continues his search: Ilie Poenaru, Andrei Prepelita and Eugen Nyagoe are the other coaches on the FCSB financier’s list.

FCSB will play on Thursday evening from 22:00 in the UEFA Conference League at West Ham United. The match will be broadcast live at the Pro Arena, with Mihai Pintilius and Thomas Neubert on the bench.