According to Sport.ro, goalkeeper Relu Stoian has been permanently transferred to Metalul Buzău. The 29-year-old goalkeeper has joined the second-tier Romanian football team, Metalul Buzău, after being brought to Universitatea Craiova in September 2024 from Oțelul on a free transfer. Despite his transfer to U. Craiova, he did not make an appearance in any match for the team. Universitatea Craiova made the transfer announcement on their official Facebook page, expressing their gratitude towards him and wishing him success in his new endeavor. Relu Stoian's career has included periods at clubs such as Sepsi, Honved, ACS Berceni, Juventus București, FC Buzău, Oțelul, and U. Craiova.