 Then he was named manager of Astra Giurgiu.Although born in Banat, Alexa was considered disposable while at UM Timișoara in 1998, and he moved to Rocar Bucureşti where he helped his side reach the 2000–01 Romanian Cup final.After several years with short spells at FC Timișoara and Universitatea Craiova, Alexa got his big chance as Dinamo Bucureşti decided to transfer him.