CFR Cluj announced on Saturday the death of Aleksandr Matei (69 years old), a former player, manager and coach of the club from Gruja.

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Alexandru Matei has died, reports CFR Cluj

Matei started working with the Central Federal Office of Cluj in 1982. From that moment on, the one nicknamed “Ferguson” was a player, leader, sports director, and coach (in several matches) of the team..

“The CFR 1907 Cluj club expresses its regret and deep sorrow for the death of one who was our player, leader, for a short period our coach, but above all our friend, Alexandru Matej, or simply: Nea Sandu!

He has dedicated his entire life to our club and whatever role he has taken on, he has performed it with dedication and commitment. For that, we, the entire CFrista family, will be forever grateful!

God rest in peace, Nea Sandule! You will always be with us!”This is stated in the press release of the CFR Cluj club.