Mihai Pintilii, a former assistant coach at FCSB, expressed confusion about why 28-year-old Romanian midfielder Darius Olaru has not transferred to a club abroad, particularly after strong performances in Europe. Pintilii used Basel, a team FCSB had previously played, as an example, stating that the Swiss club lacked a player of Olaru's quality and questioned why they would not have noticed him. He also mentioned Maccabi Tel Aviv as another team that could have signed the player for his 5 million euro release clause. Basarab Panduru shared a similar view, stating he could not understand why no club had paid the 5 million euros for the midfielder, though he suggested Olaru's age might be a potential impediment. Olaru has 27 caps for Romania, and his contract with FCSB is valid until June 30, 2028. The €5 million release clause has been reported consistently since late 2024, and the club's owner confirmed its existence during that period.