Gigi Becali is interested in Matei Ilie. Ioan Varga, the owner of CFR Cluj, stated that an offer of 900,000 euros was received for Matei Ilie but was considered too low. Varga communicated that Matei Ilie will remain with the team until summer and that the price is set between 1,500,000 and 2,000,000 euros. Gigi Becali confirmed his interest in Matei Ilie and said that he cannot sign him in winter, but may pursue the transfer in the summer.

Dumitru Dragomir recommended Matei Ilie of CFR Cluj to Gigi Becali for a transfer to FCSB, identifying him as the second central defender he suggested.

Agents offered Romanian central defender Matei Ilie, 22, to FCSB this summer. Gigi Becali, speaking to Fanatik, revealed that he was approached about the player but joked about the proposal, suggesting that Dan Șucu should sign him as well. FCSB did not pursue the transfer. Dinamo was also reportedly interested in signing Ilie during the same period. His contract at CFR Cluj expires in June 2027, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €2.00m.