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Louis Munteanu Transfer from CFR Cluj to DC United
According to Sport.ro, in his first MLS season, Louis Munteanu will receive a salary of one million dollars, which will increase by 10% annually.
D.C. United has announced on social media that Louis Munteanu is a new player for the club. Munteanu joined the USA club for six million euros, and the transfer is the most expensive incoming transfer in the history of the American club. Romanian media reported that Dinamo Zagreb was interested in Munteanu during the summer transfer window.
CFR Cluj sold Louis Munteanu to DC United for a transfer fee that was the most expensive in the selling club's history. CFR Cluj will receive 7 million dollars, and the transfer could reach 10 million dollars depending on bonuses. Louis Munteanu traveled to Germany for a medical examination, after which he will obtain a visa for the United States of America to join DC United. Munteanu signed a contract for three and a half seasons, valid until the summer of 2029, with an option to extend for another year. Dr. Erkut Sogut, the sporting director of DC United, explained that Munteanu's finishing ability, work ethic, and European experience at a young age convinced the club to pay the record fee.
Louis Munteanu, a striker with CFR Cluj, is reportedly moving to DC United in a deal reported to be a club record $10 million (£7.45 million). Cluj's president, Iuliu Muresan, confirmed that Munteanu was set to leave. Muresan stated that Munteanu is one of them and that if the move happens, for which there is a very high chance, the financial situation will change. Mr Muresan added that the offers are satisfactory and realistic, and that Munteanu is still worth good money. It was reported that Valencia provided the strongest competition to DC United for signing Munteanu.
Louis Munteanu is reportedly close to completing a club record move to MLS side D.C United. Fox Sports reports that D.C United are close to acquiring Munteanu for a fee of €8.6m. This fee would eclipse the €5.5m paid to sign Christian Benteke in 2022. The Romanian is expected to replace Benteke as the team's starting striker, as Rene Weiler’s side are opting against agreeing a contract extension with the former Liverpool player.
According to Sport.ro, DC United has already paid approximately 7 million dollars for Louis Munteanu.
According to journalist Tom Bogert on X, sources indicate that D.C. United is nearing a club-record deal to acquire forward Louis Munteanu from CFR Cluj. Bogert stated the deal would be for approximately $7m plus add-ons, which would bring the total fee to $10m. He added that the deal is not finalized but is close.
Sport.ro reported that Louis Munteanu was sold by CFR Cluj to D.C. United. The transfer allows the Romanian striker to prepare for his debut in MLS on February 22 against Philadelphia Union.
Louis Munteanu will be permanently transferred to DC United, as the clubs have reached a total agreement. The transfer will be officially confirmed at the beginning of 2026, following the medical examination. The New York Times reports that DC United will pay 7 million dollars for Louis Munteanu, which is approximately 5.9 million euros. The contract includes performance bonuses that can increase the total sum to as much as 10 million dollars, or approximately 8.5 million euros. CFR Cluj has also retained a percentage from any future transfer of Louis Munteanu.
Neluțu Varga, the majority shareholder of CFR Cluj, has confirmed an agreement with D.C. United. The details of the negotiations have been finalized, and the transfer fee, the player's salary, and bonuses have been accepted by both parties. Louis Munteanu is scheduled for a medical examination in Switzerland on January 5th. If the results are satisfactory, the documents will be signed, and Louis Munteanu will obtain his visa and leave for D.C. United. According to GSP, the striker will earn 1.2 million euros per year plus various performance bonuses.
According to Sport.ro, CFR Cluj has received an offer from DC United for central forward Louis Munteanu. The offer from the MLS club is reportedly difficult for the Transylvanians to refuse, and it is considered unlikely that they can.
According to Sport.ro, Louis Munteanu is a target for several foreign teams, including DC United from Major League Soccer. He is close to completing a transfer, but a potential obstacle could be the fee requested by Nelu Varga, as the majority shareholder of CFR Cluj is unwilling to sell his striker for less than ten million euros.
Sport.ro reports that DC United is interested in Louis Munteanu. Varga confirmed the interest from DC United and that negotiations between the clubs are ongoing. The report states that DC United made a transfer offer of 7 million dollars. The proposed salary for Munteanu was approximately 60,000 euros per month, equivalent to 70,000 dollars, but this offer did not satisfy the player. Munteanu is asking for a monthly income of about 87,000 euros, or 100,000 dollars, which would amount to an annual contract of over one million euros. The transfer has encountered issues because of the player's salary demands.
According to iamsport.ro, DC United has submitted an official offer of 7 million dollars for the transfer of Louis Munteanu. The player was not satisfied with the salary proposed by DC United. The MLS offer would be around 70,000 dollars/month, while Munteanu wants 100,000 dollars/month. The forward would like a contract of at least 1 million euros annually, while the American club has offered him approximately 700,000 euros per year.
According to the Romanian press, DC United from Major League Soccer is among the clubs interested in Louis Munteanu, a 23-year-old Romanian central forward from CFR Cluj. The player is also being monitored by several European teams, and a transfer is considered likely due to his club's financial problems. The club has reduced the asking price to approximately €10 million, from €18 million the previous summer. Munteanu, who has 4 caps and 2 goals for Romania, joined CFR Cluj in July 2024 and has a contract until June 30, 2028. In the current SuperLiga season, he has recorded 1 goal and 5 assists in 11 appearances, and his market value on Transfermarkt is estimated at €5 million.
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