 The period of glory was again a very short one and at the end of 1997–98 season, Chindia returned in the Liga II.In 2003 the team changed its name to "FCM Târgoviște" and in the summer of 2004, due to financial problems, almost withdrew from the championship.On 19 August 2004, businessman Ghiorghi Zotic took over the club with the clear goal of saving it from both relegation and bankruptcy.