After 12 played stages of the Romanian Super League, CFR Cluj is only 3 points behind the leader FKSHB, and before the resumption of the championship, the Transylvanians presented a player with an attacking profile brought from Africa.

Players of the ChFR Cluj teamPhoto: Inquam Photos / Simion Sebastian Tataru

Jolu Gigi Theo Julien signed a contract with CFR Cluj

CFR Cluj changed the team from scratch this summer after parting ways with Dan Petrescu, but Transylvanian officials continue to pursue and transfer players from the African continent.

On Wednesday, the group prepared by Andrea Mandorlini formalized the transfer of 18-year-old forward Yolu Gigi Theo Julien, brought from Ivory Coast.

“Welcome to our family, Yola Gigi Theo Julien

We are pleased to announce that Ivory Coast youth international Yolou Gigi Theo Julien is joining our club.

An 18-year-old striker, Yolou played in the Ivorian first league for Asi D’Abengourou. Last summer, the young player was called up to his country’s youth team for the U20 Africa Cup of Nations

We welcome him to the CFR family and wish him success in the “Cherry” shirt!” – says the club’s official press release.

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After the matches of the national teams from the qualifying matches for the European Championship 2024, the Romanian Super League returns, and CFR Cluj will play at home to Ocelul Galats in a match scheduled for 23 October.

In 7 days, the multiple champion of Romania will face the title champion Farul Constanta in a match that will also be held at the Dr. Constantin Redulescu Stadium.