Universitatea Craiova announced on social media the transfer of French striker Simon Elisor. The 26-year-old has signed a two-year contract that includes an option for an additional season's extension. The club's announcement stated that Elisor has already joined the training program. His former teams include Famalicao, Metz, Troyes, and Ajaccio.

Following initial information from the Romanian press, A BOLA confirmed yesterday that Simon Elisor will become a Universitatea Craiova player. The sale of the French centre-forward will result in Famalicão SAD receiving approximately €1.5 million, and the Frenchman is preparing to sign a three-season contract with the current champions of Romania, a club managed by the Portuguese Filipe Coelho.

Simon Elisor is close to departing Famalicão to join Universitatea Craiova. The 26-year-old French and Guadeloupean centre-forward is a target for the current Romanian champions, managed by Portuguese coach Filipe Coelho. If negotiations are successfully concluded, the SAD led by Miguel Ribeiro could receive a transfer fee of around €1.5 million. Elisor originally joined Famalicão from the French club Metz in the middle of the 2024/2025 season. In the 2025/2026 season in Liga Portugal, Simon Elisor made 33 appearances, scored 1 goal, and provided 2 assists. His contract with Famalicão expires on 30/06/2028.