Touted as a signing to help CF Cluj to the play-offs in their bid to win another title, Brazilian Jo will no longer sign with the Gruyères following a medical.

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The transfer of the Brazilian Jo to CFR Cluj failed

Joao Alves de Assis Silva arrived in Romania last week for a medical and coach Dan Petrescu has expressed his displeasure with his form, which he says has been overweight and lack of fitness.

The president of the Transylvanian club Christi Balai said that the forward will no longer sign a contract with the champion of Romania after a medical examination.

“Yes, it’s true that Jo no longer signs a contract with CFR Cluj! After the tests, the management together with the technical staff came to the conclusion that Joe is not a solution for our team at this time.

Given his qualities, the experience gained in his career and also the human qualities, as I have come to know him these days, I am convinced that in the long term he would be a plus for both our team and the Super League, but we need a solution as soon as possible”, – said Christy Balay, for Fanatik.

CFR Cluj will make its playoff debut at home against Rapid on Sunday at 7 p.m.