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The top scorer of the previous edition of the Super League returned to the team after participating in the 2026 World Cup as part of the Bosnian national team, but will not be able to play in the first official match of the championship against the Faruls.
U Cluj announced that Jovo Lukic has returned to team training
Cristiano Bergodi explained the reason for the absence of the Bosnian striker and said that his return to the field will be gradual.
Moreover, the Transylvanian club published on social networks a photo of Jovo Lukic and a short but meaningful message: “Back in business“
So the 27-year-old striker returned to Transylvania after his adventures at the World Cup, where he played in two matches for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Lukic started in matches against Canada (1-1) and Switzerland (1-4), and he even managed to score against the North Americans.
Later, selector Sergei Barbares did not give him a minute in the fights with Qatar and the United States of America.
Cristiano Bergodi confirmed: “Jovo Lukic is not playing”
Although Jovo Lukic has returned to Cluj, he will not be part of the squad for the match against Farul Constanta, scheduled for the first stage of the Super League.
Cristiano Bergodi explained that the football player is taking advantage of the rest period provided for by FIFA regulations.
»Jovo Lukic is not playing. He arrived last night (July 17) and needs time off as required by FIFA regulations. This is a natural thing.
Now it is being prepared separately and slowly, slowly we will put it on the field. This will not happen in this match (not with Farul)“, said Cristiano Bergodi.
- Jovo Lukic was also absent from the double team with Dynamo Kyiv in the Europa League qualifying matches.
Cluj University does not want to sell Jovo Lukic
The club’s management wants to keep the striker for the current season, even if interest in his services is high.
President Radu Constancia confirmed that the University of Cluj has already rejected several proposals from the Bosnian.
»There are discussions about Lukich, there were offers that I refused. We would like to keep him, but if the club receives a good offer, he will definitely leave.“, said the Transylvanian official.
Besiktas and Hoffenheim are among the clubs interested in signing Jovo Lukic
Jovo Lukic’s excellent season has not gone unnoticed. The 1.90m tall forward scored 18 goals in the previous Super League and finished the championship in first place in the top scorer rankings.
Among the clubs that followed him during this mercato period were Besiktas, St. Pauli, Hoffenheim and Rennes.
Jovo Lukic is currently valued at €2.2 million, according to Transfermarkt, with Cluj University hoping to continue to rely on their goalscorer, at least until an offer they can’t refuse comes along.
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