Swindon Town's signing of Stephan Negru was reported by Swindon24 on Tuesday 23 June 2026. The 23-year-old centre-back agreed a two-year contract and was due to join on 1 July, once his Oxford United contract ran out, subject to approval by the EFL.
Who is Stephan Negru?
- A Moldova international with one senior cap, according to Swindon24's reporter
- Came through the academy at Shelbourne in Ireland, where he made nine senior appearances
- Spent three and a half years at Oxford United, playing 21 times as the club went from League One to the Championship
- Played 32 times on loan at Salford City in 2024/25, when Salford narrowly missed the League Two play-offs
- Had loans at Bristol Rovers and Tranmere Rovers in 2025/26
He has played against Swindon several times.
What was said?
Negru said: "I'm excited and happy to get it done and over the line, so I'm just looking forward to getting started."
Manager Ian Holloway said: "He's a combative centre-back who is also very comfortable on the ball." He described Negru as right-footed, able to play centrally or on either side of a defence, strong in the air and an organiser of the back line.
The signing was part of Holloway's rebuilding of the squad for the 2026/27 League Two season.
Source: Swindon24.