Complex sentence: In the autumn of 2013, Matei agreed to a three-year deal with Ukrainian side FC Volyn Lutsk, having been previously close to joining FC Dinamo București, the historic rival of his former club Steaua.
Split into simpler sentences: In the autumn of 2013, Matei signed a three-year contract with Ukrainian side FC Volyn Lutsk. He was previously close to joining FC Dinamo București, the historic rival of his former club Steaua.