Ștefan Bană stated that after Mirel Rădoi told him that he was no longer included in their plans and that he should leave, he had to choose between Oțelul, Farul, Metaloglobus, Botoșani, and Slobozia. Bană declared that he chose Oțelul.

Ștefan Bană, a player for Universitatea Craiova, was on loan at Oțelul Galați. In a social media post, Bană revealed he was released by Oțelul Galați for disciplinary reasons, but stated that he does not understand what those reasons refer to. In the same post, Bană thanked Oțelul Galați and wished them success in avoiding relegation.