CSKA Sofia Faces Transfer Concerns as Key personnel Depart, leaving Negotiating void
Sofia, Bulgaria – CSKA Sofia is grappling wiht a significant shortfall in its player recruitment process following the departures of key figures and a perceived lack of qualified replacements, according to a report by Tema Sport‘s Martin Kostadinov. The club’s summer transfer window saw “dozens of refusals” as negotiations were led by individuals lacking specific football expertise.
The issues began during the preparatory camp in Slovenia, where it was revealed that executive boss Radoslav Zlatkov, not sports director Paulo Noga, was leading negotiations for new players. Sources indicated Noga was “quickly compromised and had to be isolated from the basic processes” despite having reviewed 46 coaching applications alongside Dusan Kerkez earlier in the spring.
Zlatkov himself acknowledged being “far from football specifics” while attempting to cover for Noga’s perceived failures. He later stated during Boyko Velichkov’s presentation that Metodi Tomanov “was responsible for the selection,” but admitted to only handling half of the process, leaving the final convincing of scout-approved players to fall on Philip Filipov – a task he had failed to accomplish six months prior.
Both Noga and Zlatkov have as left the club,and the newly appointed operating director,Vangel Vangelov,possesses limited football experience,previously working with the struggling Botev Vratsa. Sports boss Boyko Velichkov’s recent transfer work includes bringing Nikolas Penev to Pirin Blagoevgrad.
This lack of experienced negotiators poses a threat to CSKA’s winter transfer plans, particularly with scout Plamen Getov currently evaluating players in South America. As of now, no individual has been identified to take on the crucial role of player negotiation, raising serious questions about the club’s ability to secure desired reinforcements.
