Financial struggles continue to plague Romanian powerhouse CFR Cluj, with the latest twist coming in the form of a withdrawn lawsuit from midfielder Andrei Cordea. The 27-year-old player had filed a complaint against the club, citing unpaid wages, but has since retracted his statement.
Cordea’s decision to withdraw the lawsuit comes as a surprise, given the significant amount of money he is owed. According to reports, the player is still owed approximately €80,000, which represents three months of salary and a bonus. The club’s president, Ioan Varga, has expressed dissatisfaction with Cordea’s decision to file the lawsuit in the first place.
Financial Turmoil at CFR Cluj
CFR Cluj has been facing a multitude of problems in recent weeks. The club has been hit with a new transfer ban from UEFA, on top of the financial struggles that have been plaguing the team. The latest development comes on the heels of the club’s president, Iuliu Mureșan, resigning last week. The team’s financial woes have been further exacerbated by the departures of key players, including Cordea, who left the club in the summer to join Alashkert.
Cordea’s Time at CFR Cluj: A Mixed Bag
Cordea joined CFR Cluj in the summer of 2025, after parting ways with Al Taee. In his first season at the club, Cordea made 32 appearances in the Superliga, scoring 13 goals and providing 4 assists. Despite his impressive performances, Cordea has been vocal about the club’s financial struggles, which have affected the team’s performance on the pitch.
The controversy surrounding Cordea’s lawsuit comes ahead of CFR Cluj’s match against Alashkert on Thursday, which will see the two teams compete in the second leg of the Conference League’s second qualifying round. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, and CFR Cluj will be looking to secure a spot in the next round of the competition.
A Club in Crisis
CFR Cluj’s problems extend beyond the pitch, however. The club’s financial struggles have been well-documented, and the latest transfer ban from UEFA is only the latest in a series of setbacks for the team. The club’s president, Ioan Varga, has been under pressure to address the financial issues, but it remains to be seen whether he will be able to turn the club’s fortunes around.
The withdrawal of Cordea’s lawsuit may be a temporary reprieve for the club, but it does not address the underlying issues that have been plaguing CFR Cluj for months. As the team looks to the future, it remains to be seen whether they will be able to overcome their financial struggles and regain their place as one of Romania’s top teams.
One thing is certain, however: CFR Cluj‘s financial woes are far from over.