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Mamadou Thiam Transfer from Universitatea Cluj to FCSB
Sport.ro reports on the official presentation of Mamadou Thiam as a new player for FCSB. Mamadou Thiam has been officially presented as a new player for FCSB. He communicated to the technical staff that he feels very well and is ready to play for the Romanian champions. The announcement was made a day before the match against FC Argeș.
According to Sport.ro, the transfer of Mamadou Thiam from Universitatea Cluj to FCSB has been confirmed. Gigi Becali announced the confirmation of the transfer today, stating that the agreed-upon transfer fee was 50,000 EUR, in addition to the permanent transfer of the young player Andrei Gheorghiță. Initially, Mamadou Thiam had been in talks with a club from the Middle East, but FCSB managed to convince him by offering a higher salary. At FCSB, Thiam will be earning a monthly salary of 25,000 EUR, which is more than double the 12,000 EUR he was receiving at Cluj. This new salary positions him among the highest earners in Elias Charalambous' team, alongside players such as Denis Alibec and Darius Olaru.
Sport.ro reports on the confirmed transfer of Mamadou Thiam to FCSB. Gigi Becali, the owner of FCSB, confirmed the transfer of Mamadou Thiam from Universitatea Cluj to FCSB. Thiam had initially agreed to join a team in the Middle East, but FCSB managed to change his mind. FCSB paid 50,000 euros and exchanged Andrei Gheorghiță to Universitatea Cluj. Thiam's contract is for one year, with the possibility to extend it for another two years. He was likely convinced by an impressive salary, as he was earning 12,000 euros per month at Universitatea Cluj.
Mamadou Thiam, a forward from Universitatea Cluj, is being targeted by FCSB. Gigi Becali, the owner of FCSB, has received positive feedback from his trusted advisors regarding Thiam. Becali is prepared to offer Thiam double his current salary at U Cluj, which is 150,000 euros per season. A transfer fee will also need to be paid as Thiam is under contract with U Cluj. The two clubs have a good relationship, as evidenced by the recent loan of Andrei Gheorghiță to Sabău's team. Thiam, a Senegalese born in France, was previously on FCSB's radar during his earlier stint at U Cluj.
Gigi Becali has sent an offer for Mamadou Thiam, the forward of Universitatea Cluj, offering 800,000 euros.
Mamadou Thiam, speaking from the training camp in Italy, discussed the interest shown in recent months by Gigi Becali, the owner of FCSB, who had expressed a desire to bring the Senegalese forward to his team. However, the transfer did not materialize, and Thiam remains a player for Universitatea Cluj. Thiam stated that he considers FCSB to be the best team in the Romanian championship and expressed that it's always a pleasure to hear that a club like FCSB is interested in him. Nonetheless, he clarified that he has not had any contact with them and is focused on his current club.
Elias Charalambous, the coach of FCSB, mentioned the potential transfer of Mamadou Thiam from Universitatea Cluj. Although Radu Constantea, president of Universitatea Cluj, stated that no players would be transferred this winter, Charalambous did not rule out the possibility of Thiam's transfer. Charalambous emphasized that the decision lies with the club owner, Gigi Becali, and expressed confidence in Becali's ability to bring good players to the team during the winter transfer window.
Gigi Becali, the owner of FCSB, has shown interest in signing Mamadou Thiam, a 29-year-old forward from Universitatea Cluj. Becali reportedly praised Thiam's strength and ability to protect the ball, expressing his desire to strengthen the team in the upcoming transfer window. Thiam returned to Universitatea Cluj this summer after playing in the Arab leagues, and has scored four goals and provided two assists in 18 matches this season. The market value of Thiam is 650,000 euros according to specialist sites.
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