On Friday, July 22, Columbus Crew’s Alexandru Matan left the OhioHealth Performance Center while both the Crew and Crew 2, Columbus’ MLS NEXT Pro were starting and ending their practices. That weekend, Matan wasn’t included on either team sheet for their games and now there’s an explanation. Matan is headed back to Europe, loaned to Rapid Bucuresti of Romania’s Liga I, Massive Report has learned. Included in the loan is an option for Bucuresti to purchase Matan.
Just over a year ago, on March 8, 2021, the Black & Gold signed the Romanian from FC Viitorul Constanta and he came with a highlight reel of exciting goals.