Former Chelsea and West Ham defender Kurt Zouma has signed a contract with the Romanian club.

Kurt Zouma has signed a contract with Cluj

According to The Sun: Kurt Zouma, former player of Chelsea and West Ham, has joined the Romanian club CFR Cluj.

The former captain of West Ham, Kurt Zouma, has signed a contract with Cluj on a free transferALAMY

The 30-year-old defender has signed a two-year contract with the club, with the option to extend for another year. Zouma became a free agent in June after the end of his contract with West Ham.

The club officially announced the signing of Zouma in a video and a statement on its website. The document states:

„We are pleased to announce that Kurt Zouma is a new player of our team from today!”

In a video on social media, Zouma, who played last season in Orbach, Saudi Arabia, expressed his excitement for the new challenge. He noted:

„A new chapter has begun. Romania, Kurt Zouma is here.”

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The transfer of Zouma to Cluj was facilitated by Mikael Silvestre, a former player of Arsenal and Manchester United, who will soon take the position of the club's sporting director.

Before Zouma's signing, club president Cristian Balai noted:

„Many things need to happen for his signing. He is in Cluj. When the announcement appears on the website, I will then speak.”

 

„With many opportunities, yes. Most likely he will be announced tomorrow [Wednesday].”

 

„Now he is here. Mikael Silvestre helps, he supports us in this aspect.”

 

„He transfers as a free agent. I cannot give further details.”

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This transfer highlights Cluj's activity in the transfer market as the club seeks to strengthen its team for the upcoming season. Zouma's arrival brings experience and skill that could be crucial to achieving new heights in the Romanian championship.

Zouma will need to adapt quickly to the new conditions, but his past experiences in European leagues could be a significant advantage for the team. Let's follow the developments in Cluj!