In addition to the Liga II, Oțelul will participate in this season's edition of Cupa României.

Oțelul ended the previous season by winning promotion to the Liga II in a final tournament, playing against Foresta and Dante Botoşani.

Following the match 2nd leg win against Dante, the players went on holiday.

The return to training took place in late June, with a friendly against Galați county Unirea Braniștea that took place on the 1st of July.

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