 He ended sixth with his team in Liga I, netting four times in the championship, and eight overall.On 15 July, Niculae was sent-off in Europa League's first leg of the second qualifying round against Olimpia Bălţi, receiving a two-matches ban.He scored his first goal of the season on 8 August in a 2–2 draw against Pandurii, netting Dinamo's second with a last-minute equalise.