According to Sport.ro, Kevin Ciubotaru has decided he wants to go to FCSB this winter. The report states that FCSB has now resolved the transfer of the 22-year-old player and reached an agreement with FC Hermannstadt for his transfer. The transfer had previously stalled due to the player's refusal, as he was hoping for a transfer abroad. This happened after FCSB had agreed with FC Hermannstadt to pay the 450,000 euro release clause.

Claudiu Rotar, a shareholder at FC Hermannstadt, has stated that Kevin Ciubotaru has changed his mind and now wants to move to FCSB. At the end of last year, FCSB had reached an agreement with FC Hermannstadt for a €400,000 fee, but the player hesitated to accept. Rotar explained that Ciubotaru's initial hesitation was due to a lack of experience and the influence of agents. However, Mihai Stoica stated that the transfer of Kevin Ciubotaru is no longer relevant for FCSB and that there is no interest whatsoever. Rotar said he will call Mr. Becali to ask if the interest for Kevin is still current, adding that FC Hermannstadt relies on the player whether he is sold or not.

Claudiu Rotar has announced that Kevin Ciubotaru now wants to join FCSB this winter. Rotar explained that the player's initial hesitation, which had delayed the move as he desired a transfer abroad, was due to a lack of experience and agent influence. Gigi Becali confirmed that Ciubotaru wants the transfer, but stated that he needs to discuss with Mihai Pintilii and MM Stoica to see if FCSB still wants him. Due to this, Rotar noted that it is uncertain if FCSB is still interested and that he will call Becali to check. Rotar also mentioned that while FC Hermannstadt relies on Ciubotaru, they would consider selling him.

Sport.ro reports that FCSB and FC Hermannstadt announced they had reached an agreement for Kevin Ciubotaru, but that the player will not join FCSB. The champion team was set to negotiate with both the player and FC Hermannstadt.

In December, FCSB and FC Hermannstadt reached an agreement for the transfer of Kevin Ciubotaru for 450,000 euros, but an agreement was not reached with the player. Negotiations were supposed to take place at the end of December, but Kevin Ciubotaru stated that he was not contacted by FCSB representatives. He said that nothing happened and they did not talk anymore during the holiday period, explaining it was agreed that he would be called, but he was not. Ciubotaru added that it is not a problem and that he did not call either. He believes there is a possibility FCSB could be interested in him again in the future. Mihai Stoica announced that FCSB will not seek defenders in the January transfer window, making the acquisition of Kevin Ciubotaru appear unlikely.

According to Sport.ro, Kevin Ciubotaru stated that negotiations with FCSB have stopped progressing and he has not received further contact from the club. Ciubotaru said that two months before the conclusion of the regular season, FCSB wrote to him to inquire if he was interested in a transfer. He explained that he could not provide an answer at that time because he had many matches to play and needed to maintain his focus. Ciubotaru added that Mihai Stoica contacted him, and Gigi Becali communicated only with his father two weeks before the final match. He also mentioned that he might be interested in joining FCSB in the future.

FCSB has reached an agreement with Hermannstadt for the transfer of Kevin Ciubotariu, but the player has not yet made a decision. Dorinel Munteanu stated that he had discussions with Kevin Ciubotariu about his situation. According to the website Transfermarkt.com, Kevin Ciubotariu is valued at 400,000 euros.

Kevin Ciubotaru stated that he will negotiate with FCSB in the upcoming period and said he did not refuse the offer from FCSB. He said Mihai Stoica called him about two months ago and he wanted to focus until the last match of the year. Ciubotaru said negotiations will happen because he promised to discuss.

Gigi Becali wants to sign five players for FCSB in the winter transfer window, including Kevin Ciubotaru. According to Ilie Dumitrescu, the Hermannstadt player is an exception among the players FCSB plans to sign during the winter period.

According to a report from Sport.ro, Hermannstadt's Kevin Ciubotaru is the main target for FCSB's left-back position.

Gigi Becali has addressed the links with Kevin Ciubotaru, stating that while he likes the player, he is not interested at the moment. Becali questioned whether he had ever said he was interested, clarifying that he had described him as an interesting player and thought MM might have said something about him. Becali also mentioned that he had previously asked MM about Ciubotaru, initially thinking he was a striker before learning he is a defender. He considers the player to be good but a bit short. Becali added that the people at Hermannstadt are his friends, but an agreement cannot be reached with them as they always ask for too much money. He said he noticed Ciubotaru and liked his confidence with the ball at his feet. According to Transfermarkt.com, his value is 150,000.

Ciubotaru is considered a solution for FCSB's defensive problems. Gigi Becali stated that he noticed the Hermannstadt player, commenting that he thought he was a striker but he is a defender. Becali finds him good but a bit too short. He said that Hermannstadt officials are his friends but you cannot negotiate with them as they ask for a lot of money. Becali added that he liked the player's confidence, control, and self-assurance, and noted that while he is a kid, he was 'playing around with Rapid's defenders'. Marius Măldărășanu confirmed that it is true there is talk about a possible transfer to FCSB.

FCSB's Gigi Becali is seeking to sign a young defender, as he is not satisfied with the club's current U21 options. After a potential deal for Mario Tudose from FC Argeș failed to materialize, Becali has directed his interest towards Kevin Ciubotaru, a 21-year-old Romanian-Italian left-back from FC Hermannstadt. Becali was reportedly impressed by the player during his performance in a match against Rapid. In a statement to Digisport, Becali confirmed he would sign a U21 defender and stated that he likes Ciubotaru, but voiced concern that after he praised him, FC Hermannstadt might demand a high fee, potentially in the hundreds of thousands of euros. The defender's contract with FC Hermannstadt runs until June 2028, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €75,000.