Gigi Becali commented that he is responsible for Octavian Popescu's lack of success at FCSB in recent years. Becali stated that he is the culprit, it is his failure, and he is the one to blame. He also stated that if it rains, he is the culprit.

Sport FM reports that Octavian Popescu recently transferred to Levadiakos. Reports have mentioned past incidents from before his move to Greece, including an episode involving nitrous oxide and another where he felt unwell and was assisted by former teammate Alexandru Pantea. It is also stated that Popescu made eight appearances for FCSB in the current season before his transfer, achieving one goal and four assists.

Sport.ro reported that Gigi Becali explained he approved Octavian Popescu's loan to Greece to assist the player in getting away from a certain group of acquaintances. However, Mihai Stoica, the president of the FCSB Board of Administration, stated that the transfer was not connected to Popescu's social circle. Stoica said the reason was that Popescu no longer had a place in the team as a result of FCSB's recent transfers. Stoica confirmed that Popescu's circle of acquaintances was unsuitable for a professional athlete, and he clarified that the player's situation is much more delicate. He added that Popescu was loaned to Levadiakos due to Elias and Mihai Pintilii wanting him very much.

Sport.ro reported that Gigi Becali stated he agreed to loan Octavian Popescu to Levadiakos. It is also reported that before leaving for Greece, Popescu signed a one-year contract extension with FCSB.

Octavian Popescu was officially presented at Levadiakos on Monday, September 14. He was loaned from FCSB for the 2026-2027 season, and FCSB did not receive any money for the loan. Alexandru Bourceanu considers the move beneficial for Octavian Popescu. In 2021, Gigi Becali had stated that he believed he could get 100 million euros for the player.

A report from Sport.ro states that FCSB has officially confirmed the loan of Octavian Popescu to Levadiakos. Popescu will play at Levadiakos until the season concludes, and the agreement does not include a purchase option. FCSB thanked Octavian Popescu for his contribution and wished him success with his new teammates.

Octavian Popescu has been loaned by Levadiakos from FCSB for one season, without an option for a permanent transfer. On Instagram, Levadiakos described the loan as an excellent transfer and stated that Popescu is a very talented footballer, who plays in the attacking line, coming to strengthen their team even more. Octavian Popescu stated before departing for Greece that he had spoken with Levadiakos's coach, Elias Charalambous, and his assistant, Mihai Pintilii, and they informed him that they were waiting for him.

According to Digi Sport, FCSB's current coach, Marius Baciu, has stated that Octavian Popescu could return to FCSB as early as winter if his performances in Greece are very good. Baciu added that this does not mean he cannot return in the winter or next year.

According to Sport.ro, Octavian Popescu has left for Athens and will play on loan at Levadiakos until the end of the season. Octavian Popescu stated that his primary motivation for accepting the transfer was a desire for more playing time and that he did not regret leaving. He also mentioned being motivated to return to the top and the national team, and he expressed hope that the experience in Greece would assist him in achieving that.

Octavian Popescu will be loaned by FCSB to Levadiakos until the end of the season. According to Digi Sport, an agreement has been reached between FCSB, Levadiakos, and Octavian Popescu. The Greek club will not have an option for a permanent transfer. Popescu is scheduled to travel to Athens on Sunday morning, September 13, and will attend Levadiakos's game against Kifisia in the evening. On Monday, the player will undergo a medical examination and, if no unexpected issues occur, will sign the contract with the Greek team. This information was also reported by trumedia.ro.

According to a report from Digi Sport, Octavian Popescu will be loaned from FCSB to Levadiakos until the end of the 2026/2027 season. The report also states that in Greece, his salary will be 15,000 EUR per month, which is 50% higher than the 10,000 EUR he received monthly at his previous club.

Octavian Popescu was initially undecided about the loan proposal from Levadiakos but decided to accept the offer after analyzing the situation with Mihai Stoica. Once the paperwork is completed, he will go to Greece for a medical examination. According to Fanatik, the agreement between the parties is complete, the documents will be drafted on Friday, Octavian Popescu will be loaned for one year, and the Greek club will not have an option for a permanent transfer.

The Bucharest club has approved Octavian Popescu's departure to Levadiakos on a one-year loan. The player has also decided to go to Greece to restart his career after several seasons in which he struggled. Popescu was also attracted by the move for financial reasons. According to Fanatik, Levadiakos will cover the winger's full salary from FCSB of €10,000 per month and will offer him an additional €5,000 per month.

Digi Sport reports that Octavian Popescu's transfer to Levadiakos is imminent. The Greek club has announced that the footballer is set to join on loan and that they are enthusiastic about the move. It is also reported that Levadiakos has reached an agreement with Steaua Bucharest (FCSB) for the acquisition of Octavian Popescu.

Gigi Becali announced that he has given permission for Octavian Popescu to go to Greece to work with Elias Charalambous. Becali said he told MM Stoica to do the paperwork and that it will be a one-year loan, after which it will be determined what happens with him. Mihai Stoica explained that, in his opinion, Octavian Popescu should go on loan to Levadiakos only if Charalambous and Pintilii remain as coaches for at least this season. Stoica said he thinks the player should go if their mandate is at least one year and there is trust in them from the club owner, adding that Popescu has too many qualities not to become what he should become and earn a salary of millions.

According to Sport.ro, Gigi Becali announced that he has approved the loan of Octavian Popescu to Levadiakos, the team coached by Elias Charalambous and Mihai Pintilii. Mihai Stoica did not give more details about a possible departure for Octavian Popescu to Greece but confirmed that Levadiakos remains an option. Stoica also stated that the transfer window in Greece is still open.

Mihai Stoica stated that a loan offer from Levadiakos for Octavian Popescu was not worth considering and was not accepted. According to gazzetta.gr, Levadiakos has now abandoned its pursuit of the player.

FCSB received a loan offer for Octavian Popescu from Levadiakos, a team managed by Charalambous and Pintilii, but club official Mihai Stoica stated that this proposal is not being considered. Stoica also asserted that Popescu would not be joining CFR Cluj and added that the player will not leave FCSB. These statements are contrary to reports that FCSB's owner, Gigi Becali, had accepted a public loan proposal from CFR Cluj's coach, Marius Șumudică. The 23-year-old Romanian winger joined FCSB in September 2020, has a contract until June 2026, and has earned 7 caps for his country. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €600k.