Romania 1st League teams Petrolul Ploieşti Coach Mehmet Topal, Romanian team with the +1 -year -old option contract did not extend. Topal, who started his career with Petrolul, left the team in December 2024 due to the disagreements and the promises made. Adrian Mutu, who was replaced, and Petrolul Ploieşti, who worked for 2.5 months, then brought Topal back to the team as a result of long insistence.
Despite the challenging economic conditions in the first coach experience, Romanian team has achieved many successes with Mehmet Topal, after completing the season did not extend the contract went to the crossroads.
The club could not allocate budget to the payments and transfers due to many debts due to the fact that the European Conference League preliminary elimination was also a dream due to financial problems. After the process, Mehmet Topal, who decided to leave Petrolul Ploieşti, said in a statement on his social media account:
“I have left behind a year that will have a special place in my life. During my task of coach, it is not possible to forget this period I spent with Petrolul Ploieşti team. Every moment I live in and outside the field, the friendships I have established, the experiences I have acquired is very valuable for me. I have always experienced this story in my heart.
In a statement made by Petrolul Ploieşti, Mehmet Topal and his assistants were thanked for their efforts.