Cosmin Olăroiun is one of the most successful coaches on the Asian continent, being recently named at the helm of the United Arab Emirates, a team to take to the 2026 World Cup. Payed by sheikhs, with 6 million euros per season (the highest salary ever collected by a Romanian), the technician has surprised with his new pet.
Cosmin Olăroiu, a successful coach. Photo EPA EFE
The coach did not take a dog or a cat, but a royal python, which he holds on his farm in Snagov, Fanatik reveals. This, non -war snake is originally from Africa and is popular as a pet due to its docile temperament and moderate size.

The coach fell in love with snakes in 2022, when he visited a zoo. Photo Instagram
The price of such a reptile is between several hundred euros and can reach several thousand euros. According to the quoted source, Cosmin Olăroiu bought the python at his son’s suggestion and sent him to the Snagov farm, where his employees cultivate organic vegetables.
In the football plane, the coach with 22 trophies in the active is preparing for a fire of fire with his new band. The United Arab Emirates, play in the recalifications for the 2026 World Cup, being in the same group as Qatar and Oman. The occupant of the first place will go to the final tournament in the US next year.