CFR has found its coach for the coming years. The employer in Gruia ordered the contract to be initialed

CFR Cluj is preparing to shake hands with Daniel Pancu (48 years old) for a multi-year collaboration, after the owner Ioan Varga decided not to wait for the end of the current season. There are still three stages left to play in the regular season.

Daniel Pancu proved his skill in Gruia PHOTO Sportpictures

The move comes on the back of the impeccable course of the last stages and represents a clear signal of stability for the technical bank from Gruia.

Pancu took over the team on October 30, signing a six-month deal until the end of the current season. The deal included an automatic extension clause, conditional on the achievement of sporting goals.

However, the leadership of Transylvania no longer wants to wait for the verdict of the season, having been conquered by the former Latineret coach.

Sources inside the club claim that Ioan Varga told his collaborators that he wants the new contract to be initialed as quickly as possible.

According to gsp.ro, CFR Cluj is preparing a new agreement for Pancu that would cover the 2027–2028 and 2028–2029 seasons, with financial clauses and consistent bonuses linked to results.

The owner of the club confirmed the information. “I am extremely glad that I chose Pancu! He does an amazing job. I want to extend his contract from now on, without waiting to see if he meets the goals.

In the summer we strengthen the team even more and fight for the title right from the start! I want to have Pancu at CFR from next season as well!“, declared Ioan Varga.

Shoot hard to keep the trophy in the Romanian Cup

CFR is on the play-off spot in the Superliga and is qualified for the Romanian Cup, being the holder of the trophy.

Craiova University, Dinamo Bucharest, CFR Cluj, Cluj University, FC Argeș, FC Hermannstadt, Gloria Bistrița and Metalul Buzău are still in the race for the trophy.

The first game in the quarter-finals takes place on Monday, March 3, when Cluj University receives the visit of Hermannstadt, from 19:00.

Wednesday, March 4, brings two confrontations: from 17:30 FC Argeș vs Gloria Bistrița, and from 20:30, Universitatea Craiova vs CFR Cluj.

The last game on the schedule is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, from 20:00, when Dinamo plays at home with Metalul Buzău.