Rapid Bucuresti is considering Kevin Ciubotaru, a 22-year-old Romanian defender, as a potential replacement for Andrei Borza, who is expected to be sold to a club abroad. According to information from Sport.ro, Ciubotaru is on a list for the Giulești club, and the same source states that the chances of the transfer happening will increase depending on the progress of negotiations for Borza's departure. Ciubotaru's exit from FC Hermannstadt is considered certain, as the club was recently relegated to Liga 2 and is facing serious financial problems, making the sale of its best players essential. A few months ago, FCSB had also been interested in the defender. Ciubotaru, who has one cap for Romania, joined Hermannstadt in August 2023 and holds a contract until June 2028. In the 2025/2026 season, he made 34 domestic league appearances and provided one assist. Polish club Lech Poznań has also been recently linked with a move. Reports in June 2026 suggested a potential transfer could cost between €400,000 and €500,000. His current Transfermarkt market value is €400k.