Article by Sergiu Alexandru – published on Sunday, August 24, 2025, 13:10 / Updated Sunday, August 24, 2025 13:14
The Italian Andrea Mandorlini (65 years old) is the new coach from CFR Cluj, the official announcement being made today. Also today, it will debut, in Steel – CFR Cluj, a match that is played from 16:15.
One day after announcing the separation by Dan Petrescu, who resigned after 2-7 with Hacken, CFR Cluj presented Andre Mandorlini, the coach chosen by the owner Ioan Varga to recover the team and who remained close to the businessman after leaving the beginning of 2024.
In recent months, Mandorlini has been a shadow counselor of Nelu Varga. Recommended the players from time to time, being a kind of unofficial scout for the Gruia group. The Italian was present in the stands including the lost Super Cup 1-2 in front of FCSB.
CFR Cluj presented Andrea Mandorlini
Welcome to Gruia, Andrea Mandorlini!
Cfriști, we announce that Andrea Mandorlini returns to the technical bank of our team, as a head coach.
In the last two years, Mister Mandorlini has closely watched the team, knows what CFR Cluj means and we are convinced that its vast experience will be an important asset for our club.
Along with the Italian coach, CFR Cluj managed, in 2010, to win the second Event in our team's history
We wish you much success, mystery, and as many success and unforgettable moments with us!
– CFR Cluj statement
For the Italian technician this will be the third term at CFR Cluj, a team he has prepared before in the seasons 2009-2010 and 2023-2024. He was free of contract even after leaving CFR Cluj. Mandorlini broke up with the Gruia team on January 21, 2024, when he was replaced with Adrian Mutu.
3TROPHEE has Andrea Mandorlini on the bench of CFR Cluj, a championship, a Cup of Romania and a Super Cup, in the 2009-2010 season.
