Article by Adrian Duţă – Published Friday, 02 January 2026, 20:46 / Updated Friday, 02 January 2026 20:55
The striker with Swedish citizenship arrived at CFR Cluj as a player free of contract. Alibek recently terminated with Osters, from Sweden, where he has played since 2024.
The 1.90m forward was taken in place of Louis Munteanu, who was sold to DC United in the MLS. Iuliu Muresan announced that in addition to Alibek Aliev, he is close to transferring a central defender.
Iuliu Muresan: “We took Alibek, we are also bringing a central defender”
“On New Year's Eve I solved the transfer of Louis Munteanu. I signed the papers that evening. I also brought a player. It's about that Alibek, with k.
We decided not to take extra community benefits, because it costs you twice as much, the salary taxes are high. I decided not to take extra community members, unless he was the best in his position in Romania.
We are in advanced discussions with a central defender. We would have liked it to be at the reunion, but let's see if we succeed”said Iuliu Muresan, on the Digi Sport Special show.
In 2025, Alibek Aliev collected 29 matches, 7 goals and 2 assists in Oster, in the first league in Sweden. His side were relegated to the second division in November at the end of the season in Sweden.
CFR Cluj transfers Alibek Aliev // PHOTO: Imago Images
They received Louis very well, he got along with the people there. I am very happy for him, contrary to what was said, he is a boy of character and talent. He's also smart. He made some claims, but it's normal, someone who has this value is aware of his value. He would not have reached FCSB, there was no way. He knew he was going to DC United, he knew for a month, he had nothing to do with FCSB.
– Iuliu Mureșan, president of CFR Cluj
