UTA Arad has announced that an agreement has been reached with Unirea Slobozia for the one-season loan of Andrei Dorobanțu. According to UTA's official page, Andrei Dorobanțu stated that he is very happy to join a club with the tradition and history of UTA. He said that he knows what this name means for the city and for the fans, and that this motivates him even more. Dorobanțu comes to Arad with the desire to work, progress and contribute to achieving the team's objectives. He added that he cannot wait to wear the UTA shirt, step on the field and feel the support of the fans.

Andrei Dorobanțu, a 21-year-old Romanian right-back, will join UTA Arad on loan for the upcoming season from Unirea Slobozia. Dorobanțu was previously wanted by FCSB and recently extended his contract with Unirea Slobozia until 2028. Coach Adrian Mihalcea had previously managed the player at Slobozia, and according to Sport.ro, he persuaded Dorobanțu to join. The agreement is reported to be complete, and the contract does not contain a permanent transfer clause. Journalist Emanuel Roșu also reported interest from the Arad-based club. A few days prior, Unirea Slobozia's president, Ilie Lemnaru, had told Sport.ro that several Superliga teams had made offers and that the club was considering a loan deal. Dorobanțu joined Unirea Slobozia in July 2021. In the domestic league during the 2025/2026 season, he made 30 appearances and provided one assist. He has no caps for the Romania U21 team. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €300k.