CFR Cluj Sells Key Defender Aly Abeid Amid Financial Struggles

CFR Cluj has sold its defender Aly Abeid to Algerian club JS Kabylie for a transfer fee of €300,000. The decision comes as the Romanian club faces insolvency and seeks financial stability through the sale of players.

Abeid, a 28-year-old Mauritanian international, joined CFR Cluj in 2024 from UTA Arad. During his time with the club, he made 81 appearances, scored two goals, and provided four assists. Notably, he helped CFR Cluj secure the Betano Romanian Cup in the 2024-2025 season. In his last match for CFR Cluj on Saturday, Abeid assisted a goal.

Despite his market value being estimated at €800,000, the club opted for the sale to address its financial challenges. CFR Cluj's coach, Marius Șumudică, confirmed the necessity of selling players, stating, "We will lose players, no other income sources."

Șumudică also indicated that further departures are anticipated, with players like Korenica, Cordea, and Biliboc potentially leaving the club. "One will leave: Cordea, Korenica or Biliboc," he added, highlighting the club's ongoing financial struggles.