Sport.ro reports that Daniel Pancu announced that 20-year-old Romanian winger Rareș Pop will return to Rapid from his loan at Petrolul. Pop is one of several young players rejoining the club, along with goalkeeper Bogdan Ungureanu from Sepsi, defender Cristi Ignat from Petrolul, and winger Omar El Sawy from U Cluj. Pancu commented that he is familiar with these players and that the club has invested significantly in them over recent years without seeing a return. Pancu confirmed that all are eligible under the U21 rule and added that rejuvenating the team is an objective for the club's owner, as he has heard him speak on the topic. Pop has 8 caps for the Romania U21 national team, and his market value is currently estimated at €500k by Transfermarkt.