 After another short spell with Progresul in 1981, he was hired by Petrolul Ploiești for the 1982-83 season and then by Progresul Brăila in the following season.In 1985, he returned to Liga I after being requested by Jiul Petroșani, but was soon sacked for poor results.Returning to Bucharest, he took over Danubiana București for a season, before being signed by FC Bihor in 1986.