Reinforcements Arrive in Bucharest
FCSB have completed their second signing of the summer transfer window, securing the services of French right-back Shaquil Delos, club owner Gigi Becali has confirmed. The 26-year-old defender arrives following the earlier capture of Anderson Ceara from Csikszereda, as the Romanian champions embark on an ambitious rebuilding program ahead of the new season.
Becali, never one to shy away from discussing transfer business publicly, revealed that Delos was identified through a collaborative scouting process. Club sporting director Mihai Stoica, known within the organization as Meme, led the assessment along with other members of the technical staff. The Frenchman was the consensus choice among several candidates evaluated for the right-back position, which the club had identified as a priority area for strengthening.
Ambitious Summer Plans
The FCSB owner has outlined an ambitious recruitment drive, stating that the club aims to bring in a total of six new players before the transfer window closes. With two already secured in Delos and Ceara, the club is actively pursuing a striker, two additional forwards, and a midfielder to complete the summer overhaul. Becali has been characteristically direct about the club intentions, making it clear that FCSB are determined to build a squad capable of defending their league title and making an impact in European competition.
The investment in the squad reflects the club financial stability under Becali ownership, with significant funds being allocated to strengthen multiple areas of the pitch. The focus on acquiring players from different footballing backgrounds, including France and Brazil, suggests a strategy of diversifying the squad experience and bringing in different tactical perspectives.
Supporting Cast for the New Campaign
Beyond the six new arrivals, Becali has confirmed that FCSB will also retain several squad players who would have otherwise been surplus to requirements. Players such as Luis Phelipe, David Kiki, and Valentin Cretu are expected to remain with the club as depth options, providing cover across multiple positions without additional transfer expenditure. This pragmatic approach ensures that while the club invests in quality additions, they also maintain squad depth for the rigors of a long season.
Negotiations are ongoing for the remaining targets, and FCSB will hope to complete their business early to allow new signings adequate time to integrate before competitive matches resume. For Delos, the move to Bucharest represents an opportunity to establish himself in a competitive league and potentially use FCSB as a platform for further career progression, following the well-trodden path of players who have used successful spells in Romania as a springboard to bigger European leagues.
