Marius Șumudică confirms contract without release clause at CFR Cluj

Marius Șumudică has no release clause in his current contract with CFR Cluj. This agreement makes the 55-year-old free to sign with any other team. Șumudică stated that CFR Cluj is the first team in his coaching career where he did not request a release clause. He explained that he made this choice to help the club during a difficult financial period.

On September 11, 2026, Șumudică described his agreement with CFR Cluj as a special contract. He noted that his situation depends on the insolvency situation at the club.

Despite the lack of a release clause, Șumudică recently reiterated his desire to remain at CFR Cluj at least until the summer, when his current contract with the team expires. Rumours recently emerged that the Turkish club Gaziantep wanted to hire him. However, Digi Sport reports that no concrete steps or contact have occurred yet regarding a move to Turkey.

CFR Cluj competes in the SuperLiga. The team recently lost 3-1 to Sepsi in the 9th round of the competition. In another SuperLiga match, CFR Cluj drew 1-1 against Petrolul Ploiești.