Career
He represented Romania at the 1992 Winter Olympics and the 1994 Winter Olympics, placing 27th in 1992 (failing to qualify for the free skate) and 19th in 1994. His best result at an International Skating Union Championship was 15th at the 1992 European Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland. Following his competitive retirement, Negrea began working as a coach.
His current and former students include Gheorghe Chiper, Adrian Matei, Roxana Luca and Julia Sauter.