A few days before the start of the new Super League season, “Rapid” Bucharest was left without a coach and staff after the unexpected departure of head coach Adrian Mutu to Azerbaijan and had to look for a solution.

Adrian Mutu claims he wanted the best for Rapid when he moved to Neftchi Baku

After the departure of the ex-international, owners Dan Shuku and Victor Angelescu turned to the Italian Cristiano Bergodi, who led the team to the podium and did not lose in 12 games.

Despite being accused by various players of leaving the Giulesti team “overnight”, Adrian Mutu claims that discussions have been going on for a long time and he even consulted the club’s management about a new coach.

“My departure, I think you know… I made a choice. The discussions between me and the club were about a week or 10 days ago. Because everything doesn’t happen in one minute, does it?

The club knew about my intention, so they had time to choose a new coach. We also discussed this matter.

I think Rapid’s results are good, the game looks good, Bergodi is doing his job, the tour is over, he has 30 points, even if he has two less than I had last year, he is doing very well.

First of all, I was asked about the team and what kind of coach would suit this team. I won’t say more, but I’ve told you enough.

My relationship with Rapid is good, it was and always will be, and when we parted I wanted the best for Rapid. It is normal to consult with the coach when he announces that he is leaving. I was asked which coach would suit me” – said Adrian Mutureports DigiSport.

Rapid’s choice turned out to be successful, and Giulio’s team is third in the standings after 16 stages with 30 points, four less than the leader FCSB.

Instead, Adrian Mut managed to lead “Neftchi Baku” to only the sixth place in the tournament table of Azerbaijan, 9 points from the first.