Aurel Vlaicu, player born on August 1st 2006, signed today his first professional contract with Politehnica Timișoara.

Raised at AS Sport Kids Drobeta-Turnu Severin, Aurel Vlaicu joined the white-violet club in 2021, This season the young central defender is part of the Under 17 team, coached by Cristian Gălan, but has also made the step towards the senior team, training with the squad coached by Octavian Benga and being twice an option on the bench in League 2 games.

“I am very happy to have signed with a club of tradition, like Politehnica Timisoara! I think it is a very important step in my career, a step that gives me more confidence. I would like to thank my former coaches from the club that formed me – Mihart Cornel, Cristi Țigănele, Angelo Marghescu, but also my current coach Cristi Galan for giving me all the support and confidence I needed! I hope to be in a good watch and to have as many successes as possible in the white-violet jersey”, said Aurel Vlaicu at the signing.

“I congratulate Aurel for signing the contract, he is a player of great perspective. I want him to confirm the trust I have placed in him and to become an important player in the first team as soon as possible. Thanks to the partner club Sport Kids Drobeta Turnu Severin and the coaches there – Mihart Cornel, Angelo Marghescu and Țigănele Cristian. And congratulations to Cristi Gălan for his hard work”, said sports director Paul Codrea.

Aurel Vlaicu has signed a deal valid until summer 2025, with an option to extend.

Photo info (main): Paul Codrea (left, sports director Politehnica Timisoara), Aurel Vlaicu (centre, player Politehnica Timisoara) and Cristian Gălan (right, coach Politehnica Timisoara U17)