Mihai Rotaru, the owner of Universitatea Craiova, has publicly confirmed his interest in signing Hakim Abdallah, a 28-year-old central striker from UTA who holds both Madagascar and French nationality. Rotaru identified Abdallah as one of two players he desires for the club but also expressed skepticism about the transfer's likelihood. He stated that he did not believe the club would be able to sign the player, considering the move difficult to complete. Abdallah's contract with UTA is due to expire on June 30, 2027, and his market value is listed as €600k by Transfermarkt. The forward has made 19 appearances for Madagascar, scoring 2 goals. During the 2025/2026 season, he scored 5 goals and registered 3 assists in 32 domestic league appearances.