Yo, what do you know! This kid, Ianis Doană, 18 years old, pulled a slick move: he signed with Dinamo for three seasons, with an extension option, and turned down the offer from University Cluj. Would you do that? He says he wasn't interested in money, but in the future. I think he chose well, but let's see what he has to say.
Listen up: "When you hear that Dinamo wants you, I don't know if you can make another choice." That's what he said, ice cold. And me, if I were in his shoes at 18, I'd also choose the "dogs" over "U" Cluj. Cluj is nice, but let's be serious: Dinamo is Dinamo, with history, with playoffs, with a youth project. The kid "exploded" at CSA Steaua in Liga 2, and now he's making the big step. Good for him!
But wait, that's not all. The first talks started last winter, when his agent spoke with president Andrei Nicolescu and sports director Cosmin Mihalescu. So it was in the works for a while, not a last-minute frenzy. And just like that, Ianis signed and will be at the Dinamo squad reunion. Let's see what he does, because I'm thinking of placing a bet on him at the start of the season.
And now, the part that kills me: "I chose Dinamo because it's a more consistent team." Ouch, that's a blow to "U" Cluj! I mean, they offered money, but the kid said pass. Of course, at Dinamo you get to play in front of 30,000 people at "Ștefan cel Mare", not in a city where projects are still being discussed. I think he did well, but let's see if he doesn't regret it in a year.
In the end, what can I say? Ianis Doană, 18 years old, said "no" to money and "yes" to the future. If you ask me, that's how it's done, bro! Not like some who sell out for cold cash and then sit on the bench. Go, Ianis, show them why you're the man! 'Cause I'm off to Fane's terrace to drink a beer and talk about the transfer with the boys.
