According to agent Florin Vulturar, 23-year-old Romanian winger Octavian Popescu was near to an agreement to join Volos, a team that placed eighth in the Greek first division, and discussions also occurred with another Greek team. Vulturar also explained that a phone call from Charalambous and Pintilii was a determining factor in the decision for the player to move to Levadiakos. The transfer is a one-year loan, and the agreement does not include an option for a permanent move. Popescu has 7 caps for Romania and is under contract with FCSB until June 2026. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €600k.