Gigi Becali has approved the transfer of Octavian Popescu to Al-Okhdood, the team managed by Marius Șumudică. According to Gigi Becali, Marius Șumudică says he can revitalize the player. The move is a loan until the summer, and Becali says he is willing to agree to a permanent transfer of the player for 10 million euros. According to Sport.ro, Tavi Popescu has approved the transfer and will leave the training camp in Antalya to join his new team in Saudi Arabia. Speaking to PRO TV and Sport.ro, Gigi Becali stated that he is waiting for them to decide. He confirmed he had spoken to Șumudică, who said that he has revitalized many players and will also revitalize him. Becali believes that if Popescu is there, the big teams will buy him, and he thinks ten million can be obtained for him.

Octavian Popescu, a 23-year-old Romanian winger, is leaving FCSB to join Al-Okhdood on loan until the end of the season. Marius Șumudică initiated the move by contacting Gigi Becali to propose the loan immediately after being appointed as the new coach of the Saudi Arabian club. Popescu has reportedly agreed to the transfer and desires a change, partly due to recent pressure from Becali regarding his performances. He is expected to leave FCSB's training camp in Antalya soon to join his new team. According to an announcement by Gigi Becali, FCSB will receive a loan fee of 150,000 euros. In a recent public appearance, Becali stated that he believed the player's talent is worth 20 million euros. Popescu joined FCSB in September 2020, and his contract is valid until June 2026. In the 2025/2026 SuperLiga season, he has made 12 appearances, providing one assist and scoring no goals. He has no caps for the Romania U21 team. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €850k.