There were rumors that Rapid, also owned by Dan Șucu, was interested in Nicolae Stanciu. However, Gigi Becali was convinced that Stanciu would not go to Rapid just for money. Despite Becali's confidence that Stanciu would return to FCSB, it appears that Stanciu is now on the verge of signing with Genoa, another club owned by Șucu. The transfer is expected to occur in the summer when Stanciu's contract with Damac expires.