Zăgrean was loaned to FC Silvania for a 6-month spell and his good results caused Politehnica Timișoara to buy him. He signed a contract on 17 January 2011 along his new-teammates Sergei Lepmets, Sorin Ghionea and Nikola Ignjatijević and he said : "I met an extraordinary group, I arrived at a club professional who knows what they want. We expect a long war, we will fight to win to make the entire city happy". Zăgrean made his debut for Politehnica Timișoara in 0–0 draw against arch-rivals Steaua București. He scored his first goal against Astra Ploieşti in 2–2 draw. He scored for 2–2. In-form Zăgrean scored again two goals against Sportul Studenţesc.
International career
Zăgrean is a former RomaniaU-17 international who played six matches and scored two goals.