CSKA 1948 sponsor Tsvetomir Naydenov responded to questions from Levski fans on social media about a potential transfer for 27-year-old winger Georgi Rusev. When asked if the move to "Gerena" was real or just media reports, Naydenov stated that for the time being, they were just publications. He added in another comment that if the "Blues" offered one million euros for the Bulgarian national player, he would personally take him to "Todorini Kukli". Naydenov also clarified that there was no "operational data" confirming that Julio Velasquez wants to sign Georgi Rusev. The player has 24 caps and 4 goals for Bulgaria. During the 2025/2026 season, he recorded 1 goal and 6 assists in 28 league appearances. His contract with CSKA 1948 is valid until June 2028, and his Transfermarkt valuation is €1.00m.