Cosmin Olăroiu had been in the role for just over a year after being appointed in April 2025 to succeed Paulo Bento.
The UAE Football Association Board has decided to terminate the contract of national team head coach Cosmin Olăroiu along with his assistant staff, expressing gratitude for their contributions during their tenure with the team.
The Football Association will announce the new technical staff for the national team in due course, with further details to be shared soon.
Cosmin Olăroiu had been in the role for just over a year, having been appointed in April 2025 to replace Portugal’s Paulo Bento.
Paulo Bento was dismissed in March 2025 despite securing a late victory over North Korea in Asia’s World Cup qualifiers.
