CFR Cluj coach Marius Șumudică had previously discussed the chances of Andrei Cordea being transferred during the winter window, after the player's performances attracted interest. The coach said that the midfielder/winger was “easy to resell” and would represent a good deal for the club, regardless of the destination.
At the same time, Șumudică described Cordea as an involved player and a “hero” who can make the difference even when he does not put in his best performance throughout the entire match. He also mentioned the figures from the previous season (13 goals and five assists) and stated that, in the current campaign, Cordea had five goals and three assists after 11 matches.