Dan Șucu had expressed interest in bringing Andrei Vlad to Rapid. However, the former FCSB goalkeeper reportedly does not believe he will ever wear the kit of the rivals of the red-blue group, which led him to refuse the opportunity to join the team from Giulești. Vlad, who is emotionally connected to FCSB, mentioned in an interview that he finds it difficult to don the jersey of their rivals, Rapid Bucuresti. Instead, he has opted to sign with Petrolul Ploiești, citing his strong relationship with Adrian Mutu, the new coach at Petrolul, as a significant influence on his decision. Vlad's transfer to Petrolul follows the expiration of his contract with FCSB in 2024, marking a new chapter in his career.