Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Saturday, March 28, 2026, 8:37 p.m. / Updated Saturday, March 28, 2026, 8:57 p.m.
After 3-2 in the friendly with ASA Târgu Mureș, Daniel Pancu, the coach from CFR Cluj, spoke about the plans he has for the team from Gruia.
At the end of the friendly, Pancu also praised Ciprian Deac, present on the field in the victory with ASA.
Daniel Pancu, after CFR Cluj – ASA Târgu Mureș: “I'm not thinking of any departure”
“I'm not thinking about any departure, I'm thinking about a departure if the team doesn't qualify for a European cupan absolutely normal thing, my contract is also ending. But I want to achieve my goal, that of playing in European cups and continuing at CFR”, said Daniel Pancu, at the end of the game.
Pancu believes that the next match, away from Craiova, is the most important in the play-off for his team.
“A successful training session with ASA, it was important not to get injured. We met a good opponent, a League 2 team, so this week went, it was more of a rest, to recover mentally because we had a hard, demanding period. We reached the play-offs and now we are thinking of finishing this championship as high as possible.
If you don't take these games seriously, you risk getting injured or looking worse. I am happy with the players. Ciprian Deac is the legend of the club, a fantastic professional and I want him to have the opportunity to play until the end. A very difficult trip is coming, I have already visited Craiova twice since I have been here.
The first time we finished tied, the second time we lost in overtime. This time we really want it, it's a very important game, maybe the most important of the play-off”, said Pancu.
VIDEO. Ciprian Deac, goal cross in the friendly with ASA Târgu Mureș
