Alejandro Bran signed a two-season contract with Petrolul Ploiești on June 12. According to Observatorului Prahovean, the club's management included a clause in the contract that allows for unilateral termination if the player damages the club's image through his behavior. Before this, Bran was excluded from the national team squad and suspended by his club, LD Alajuelense, following an incident in San Jose. Shortly after, both parties agreed to terminate the contract.

Petrolul Ploiești officially announced on Friday evening the signing of 25-year-old Costa Rican midfielder Alejandro Bran. He signed a contract for the next two seasons with Petrolul Ploiești. Two days ago, Bran terminated his contract with LD Alajuelense. He has 23 caps and 4 goals for Costa Rica. His current market value is €300k, according to Transfermarkt. In the 2025/2026 domestic league season, Bran made 32 appearances, scoring one goal and providing two assists.