CRISTIAN MAGERUSAN has joined Steaua Bucharest from Bray Wanderers.
Magerusan, 25, has returned to his native Romania on a deal until the end of the season with an option of another year.
Steaua are second in the country’s second division with both they and FCSB – second in the top flight – claiming the illustrious history of the club crowned European champions in 1986.
Currently on mid-season break, Magerusan’s new club are unbeaten after 17 matches. They are seven points clear of third-placed Resita with the top two winning automatic promotion.
Magerusan moved to Ireland as a teenager with his football career held up by compensation demands by the Gheorge Hagi career.
He scored three goals in just six appearances for Bohemians but his progress was halted by tearing his ACL in his left knee twice.
After two-and–a-half years on the sidelines the striker returned to action with Longford Town in 2022 before joining Bray last season.
With 23 goals and 11 assists in 61 First Division appearances, he has underlined his attacking threat and will hope to prosper with a move into full-time football.
