CFR Cluj has acquired Lindon Emërllahu from FC Ballkani for a transfer fee of 700,000 euros. Additionally, Ballkani retains 15% of any future transfer fee. Ioan Varga, the owner of CFR Cluj, expressed great enthusiasm for the transfer, describing Emërllahu as potentially the best defensive midfielder to come to Romania, comparing him to Manchester City's Mateo Kovačić. Varga highlighted Emërllahu's potential impact on the team's performance and championship ambitions.

CFR Cluj has acquired Lindon Emerllahu from FC Ballkani. The 22-year-old Kosovar defensive midfielder is en route to Romania to finalize his contract with CFR Cluj. The transfer fee amounts to 800,000 euros, with FC Ballkani set to receive 20% of any future transfer involving Lindon Emerllahu. Valued at 1,000,000 euros by expert sites, Emerllahu had been a member of FC Ballkani's first team since January 2012 and was under contract until the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. Throughout his tenure at FC Ballkani, Emerllahu made 100 appearances, netted four goals, and contributed four assists.