Article by Mihai Șovei – Published Monday, March 16, 2026, 4:45 p.m. / Updated Monday, March 16, 2026, 4:45 p.m.
Defender Mario Camora (39 years old) signed a contract extension with CFR Cluj.
He signed a contract valid until the summer of 2027.
Mario Camora, extended contract with CFR Cluj
Having reached the age of 39, the footballer who has the most appearances in the shirt of CFR Cluj, will stay one more year with the team from Ardeal. He arrived at the club in 2011 and collected over 500 matches for CFR, becoming a real symbol during the years he spent at this formation.
The club announced the extension through a special message and photo for the team captain, posted on the official social media accounts.
An important news for CFrista: CAMORA, ANOTHER SEASON WITH US
Our club and captain Mario Camora have reached an agreement on a contract extension until the summer of 2027!
With almost 600 matches for our team, Mario is the player with the most appearances in the CFR shirt, being a true symbol of the club
From 2011 to the present, Camora has demonstrated every season ambition, determination and undeniable leadership. He contributed fully to each of the 10 trophies won in the cherry-white shirt, but also to the many important results obtained in European competitions, being a true inspiration to all who knew him
Camo, Captain, CFR is your home, and you are and always will be one of us!
– the message posted by CFR Cluj
Mario Camora, contract extension with CFR Cluj / photo: Facebook CFR Cluj
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Born in Portugal, the player also obtained Romanian citizenship, becoming the first naturalized footballer to play for the Romanian national football team
In the 15 years spent at CFR Cluj, Mario Camora won 10 trophies.
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6 championship titles (2012, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
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2 Romanian Cups (2016, 2025)
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2 Romanian Supercups (2019, 2021)
In the 584 games played for the team from Transylvania, the defender scored 15 goals and provided 41 decisive assists.
