Louis Munteanu

In January 2026, reports on the completed transfer to DC United cited a base fee ranging from €5.9 million to €7 million, potentially rising to €8.5-€9.4 million with bonuses. In the same month, a late offer of €3-4 million from Al Ahly Cairo was reportedly rejected. In December 2025, Cluj's president stated the player could be sold for as little as €6 million but hoped for €7-8 million. This was a significant drop from summer 2025, when Cluj reportedly rejected bids of €8 million from Celtic, €12 million from Rennes, and €10 million from Sevilla, while asking for €15-23 million. The player's Transfermarkt value was reported at €5 million in late 2025. He was previously transferred to CFR Cluj from Fiorentina in July 2024 for a reported €2.3 million.

Our valuation is driven by the completed transfer of Louis Munteanu to DC United in January 2026. Multiple reports consistently place the guaranteed transfer fee in the €6-7 million range, with potential add-ons. This figure aligns with the CFR Cluj president's statement in December 2025 that the player could leave for €6-8 million due to the club's financial situation. This represents a significant decrease from the much higher asking prices (€15-20M) and rejected bids (€8-12M) from the summer of 2025, reflecting a market correction.