 In 1986 joins again the squad of Steaua Bucureşti as goalkeepers' coach, but leaves the club after four years when is named head coach of U Cluj, only to return to Steaua Bucureşti as assistant coach one year later.In 1994 leaves Romania and for eight years coaches various teams in The United Arab Emirates.Returns to Steaua Bucureşti in 2002 and joins the technical team of the club's Under 21 side.