Tag: Cătălin Cîrjan

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Mohamed Elneny and Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal celebrate the team's victory at full-time following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

21 former Gunners: Where are they now?

Arsenal released 21 players from their contracts with the men's senior and academy teams this summer, let's have a look at where they all ended up.
Catalin Cirjan playing for Dinamo Bucharest (Photo via Dinamo Bucuresti on Instagram)

Released Arsenal 21yo scores on debut for new side

Catalin Cirjan made the ideal start to life with his new club Dinamo Bucharest on Saturday, scoring in his debut friendly match.
Catalin Cirjan playing for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal youngster joins Dinamo Bucharest after contract termination

Arsenal youngster Catalin Cirjan joins Dinamo Bucharest after contract termination. Agent defends player amidst criticism following departure.
Catalin Cirjan playing for Rapid (Photo via Rapid on Instagram)

Agent angry as Arsenal cancel 21yo’s contract

Catalin Cirjan has been released from his Arsenal contract a year early, with his agent hitting out at his critics after the news broke.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal thanks the support during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal confirm 22 departures, 3 more possible

Arsenal have confirmed their list of released players this summer, including up to four members of the men's squad, three from the women's, and up to 18 youth players.
Catalin Cirjan playing for Rapid (Photo via Rapid on Instagram)

Winter break offers encouragement to Arsenal loanee

The Romanian winter break has offered some encouragement for Catalin Cirjan that his recent return to the Rapid starting lineup is set to continue in 2024.
Catalin Cirjan celebrates with the FC Rapid team (Photo via GSP.ro)

Arsenal 21yo makes 1st league start in 4 months

Arsenal loanee Catalin Cirjan finally made his return to the Rapid starting lineup on Friday, after a long spell without a league start.
Catalin Cirjan in an interview after a match for Rapid Bucuresti (Photo via Rapid on Facebook)

1 start in 9 games: Arsenal loanee struggles for minutes

Catalin Cirjan's cup start in late September hasn't led to an improvement in his minutes on loan with FC Rapid 1923, as he continues to feature infrequently.
Catalin Cirjan takes photos with FC Rapid fans (Photo via Rapid on Instagram)

Arsenal loanee makes 1st start in well over a month

Catalin Cirjan returned to the FC Rapid starting lineup on Thursday for the first time in a month and a half, as they won a cup match against FC Botosani.
Catalin Cirjan celebrates with the FC Rapid team (Photo via GSP.ro)

Buy option for Arsenal loanee confirmed

FC Rapid owner Dan Sucu has confirmed they have a significant buy option in Catalin Cirjan's loan deal, but it doesn't currently seem likely they'll activate it.
Catalin Cirjan takes photos with FC Rapid fans (Photo via Rapid on Instagram)

Arsenal loanee provides assist on 2nd appearance

Catalin Cirjan provided an assist in his second appearance for FC Rapid on Sunday, helping his loan team to their first win of the season.
Catalin Cirjan in an interview after a match for Rapid Bucuresti (Photo via Rapid on Facebook)

Arsenal 20yo stars on competitive loan debut

Arsenal loanee Catalin Cirjan impressed on his competitive debut for FC Rapid Bucuresti on Friday, only denied a goal by the finest of margins.
Rapid Bucuresti announce the signing of Catalin Cirjan on loan from Arsenal

Arsenal loan out highly-rated 20yo with option to buy

Arsenal midfielder Catalin Cirjan has joined Rapid Bucuresti on loan, with an option to buy for the Romanian first-division side.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 17: Marquinhos of Arsenal looks on during the Friendly match between Arsenal and Juventus at Emirates Stadium on December 17, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Meet the next generation of Arsenal’s stars ready to take the stage

As Arsenal prepare for the Champions League, we delve into the potential future stars emerging from Hale End Academy set to bolster the squad.
Charles Sagoe Jr runs for the ball for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal.com)

4 goals in 7 minutes see Arsenal u21s secure dramatic draw

The Arsenal u21s came from behind twice to secure a draw against Brighton on Friday night, after a whirlwind second half.
Catalin Cirjan playing for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal midfielder in massive national team feud

Arsenal's talented youngster Cătălin Cîrjan finds himself in conflict with the Romanian Football Federation. We take a closer look at the situation.
Mauro Bandeira celebrating a goal during Arsenal's u21 game vs Reading (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal sub secures dramatic victory in Premier League Cup tie

The Arsenal u21s progressed to the quarter-final of the Premier League Cup with an extra-time win over Reading on Friday night.
Ethan Nwaneri plays for Arsenal in their friendly against Watford (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal call 13 youth players up for first-team tour

Arsenal have called 13 youth players up for their tour of Dubai, with many senior players either still absent or working on their match fitness.
Catalin Cirjan celebrates a goal for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal 19yo scores 4th in 4 games: First-team chance in Dubai?

The Arsenal u21s thrashed Swansea City to take up a commanding position in their PL Cup group on Saturday, with Catalin Cirjan starring.
Catalin Cirjan scores a goal for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal midfielder admits 480-day injury was toughest period of his life

Arsenal youngster Catalin Cirjan has admitted that his long-term injury absence was the most difficult period of his life so far.
Catalin Cirjan celebrates a goal for the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal top Premier League International Cup group with win

The Arsenal u21s went top of their Premier League International Cup group with a win over AS Monaco u21s on Monday night.
Khayon Edwards plays the ball past Gabriel Magalhaes (Photo via Arsenal.com)

6 Arsenal youngsters join first-team training pre-FC Zurich

Five Arsenal youngsters joined first-team training on Wednesday, with at least a couple of them set to make the senior squad against FC Zurich.
Khayon Edwards (R) in first-team training alongside Bradley Ibrahim (Photo via Edwards on Instagram)

4 youth players travel with Arsenal for PSV clash

Bradley Ibrahim is one of four youth players who has travelled to Eindhoven for Arsenal's match against PSV, according to Mikel Arteta.
Catalin Cirjan playing for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal include 5 youth players in final training before PSV

Arsenal included a number of youth players in their first-team session again on Wednesday, ahead of their match against PSV Eindhoven.
Catalin Cirjan with Arsenal after signing his new contract (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

3 more Arsenal youngsters join senior training pre-Leeds clash

Catalin Cirjan, Bradley Ibrahim, and 16-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly all joined Khayon Edwards in first-team training with Arsenal on Saturday.
Catalin Cirjan playing for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

4 Arsenal youth players travel to Norway with first-team squad

Khayon Edwards and Bradley Ibrahim have joined Catalin Cirjan and Matt Smith in travelling with the first team for Thursday's Europa League clash.
Khayon Edwards (R) back with the Arsenal u21s after injury (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal call 4 youngsters up for first-team training pre-Bodo/Glimt

Arsenal called four youngsters up to first-team training on Wednesday, with three of them likely to feature in Thursday's first-team squad.
Catalin Cirjan playing for Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal talent finally returns after 480-day injury absence

Catalin Cirjan returned to the pitch for Arsenal in a pre-season friendly this week, marking his long-awaited comeback from injury.
Catalin Cirjan with Arsenal after signing his new contract (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Arsenal confirm new contract for young talent

Catalin Cirjan has signed a new contract with Arsenal, with the club also confirming his recovery from a serious knee injury.
Folarin Balogun in training with Arsenal (Photo via Instagram)

Folarin Balogun and other u23s join first-team training

A few members of the Arsenal u23s are getting the chance to train with the first team in the absence of some of the senior internationals this week.
GILLINGHAM, ENGLAND: Catalin Cirjan celebrates scoring a goal for Arsenal during the match between Gillingham and Arsenal U21 at Priestfield Stadium on November 10, 2020. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal 18-year-old’s agent confirms he’s in the first-team squad

Catalin Cirjan is now part of Arsenal's first-team squad, according to the player's agent, though it might not be quite that straightforward.
GILLINGHAM, ENGLAND: Catalin Cirjan celebrates scoring a goal for Arsenal during the match between Gillingham and Arsenal U21 at Priestfield Stadium on November 10, 2020. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Cirjan catches the eye at u21 level with another goal

Catalin Cirjan is making an impression in the upper reaches of the Arsenal academy, after another strong display for the u21s on Tuesday.
Catalin Cirjan (Photo via Instagram)

Arsenal promote Cirjan to u23s after strong debut season

Catalin Cirjan is joining the Arsenal u23 squad ahead of next season, following an encouraging first campaign in English youth football.
Alfie Matthews and Pablo Mari in training with Arsenal (Photo via Alfie Matthews on Instagram)

5 academy players joined training with Arsenal first team

Before the Premier League postponed the Manchester City clash with Arsenal on Wednesday, five academy players were in training with the first team.
Catalin Cirjan (Photo via Instagram)

Catalin Cirjan scores brace in u18 league win over Brighton

Catalin Cirjan scored two more goals for the Arsenal u18s as they pulled off a rare league win with the help of a few younger players.

Arsenal u18s lose to Leicester but Bandeira makes debut

The Arsenal u18s lost again on Saturday, but they'll take some positives from the Leicester City match despite the defeat.
Catalin Cirjan (Photo via Instagram)

Catalin Cirjan video proves he always supported Arsenal

Catalin Cirjan joined Arsenal from Romanian side Viitorul Domnesti over the summer, fulfilling a childhood dream of his.
Catalin Cirjan (Photo via Instagram)

Catalin Cirjan signs professional contract with Arsenal

17-year-old midfielder Catalin Cirjan signed a professional contract with Arsenal this week, after joining from Romania over the summer.
Ben Cottrell (Photo via Instagram / BenCottrell80)

Ben Cottrell returns from injury to score as Arsenal u18s win opening PL Cup...

Ben Cottrell returned from injury to score as the Arsenal u18s defeated Wolves 3-0 in their first match of the u18 Premier League Cup.
Malcolm Ebiowei (Photo via Instagram / MalcolmEbiowei)

15-year-old talent Malcolm Ebiowei makes debut for Arsenal u18s

Arsenal 15-year-old Malcolm Ebiowei made his debut for the u18s on Saturday, featuring in a disappointing late defeat to Southampton.