He spent some time in Dubai with Al Hamriya where he linked up with his former Astra coach Petre Gigiu,[4] before moving to the UK.
Pătulea then went on to make his second appearance from the bench in the Lincoln's away defeat against Bury, before he started his first game of the season away at Brentford, taking just 30 minutes to notch his second goal in a City shirt.
[9] In September 2010, under new Orient manager Russell Slade, Patulea went on loan to Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.
He made his debut for United in the 3–1 defeat at Kidderminster Harriers, scoring their goal but later receiving a red card for violent conduct.
[10] When he returned to Orient, he was unable to cement a place in the first team and on 22 January, his contract was terminated by mutual consent.
In August 2011 Pătulea returned to his home country to sign with Liga II team FC Farul Constanţa.
[16] On 30 July 2013, Adrian Patulea signed with his old club Rapid Bucharest[17] for 1 season, following CSMS Iasi's relegation.