FC U Craiova 1948 Faces Player Exodus Amid Unpaid Wages and Legal Rulings

FC U Craiova 1948’s financial crisis has deepened as multiple players—both former and current—have come forward with claims of unpaid wages and bonuses, accelerating the club’s ongoing collapse. The situation has triggered a wave of legal actions and placed the squad’s stability in serious doubt.

Players Owed Months of Salaries

Several members of the first team, along with former players who left the club in recent seasons, are still awaiting overdue payments. Reports indicate that outstanding sums include monthly wages, performance bonuses, and appearance-related incentives. The delays have strained relations inside the dressing room and further eroded trust in the club’s management.

Legal Claims Ruled in Players’ Favor

A number of affected players escalated their cases to FIFA and the Romanian Football Federation (FRF). Both bodies have issued rulings in favor of the players, ordering FC U Craiova 1948 to settle the outstanding debts. These decisions add to the club’s mounting financial penalties and reinforce the severity of its administrative shortcomings.

Contracts at Risk as Squad Weakens

Under FIFA and FRF regulations, players who are not paid can legally terminate their contracts. As a result, several squad members are now free to leave without transfer fees, accelerating the team’s decline. The club risks losing key contributors at a time when it is already struggling to remain competitive following its historic 94‑point deduction.

The combination of unpaid wages, legal defeats, and potential contract terminations leaves FC U Craiova 1948 facing one of the most destabilizing periods in its modern history.