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Kiril Despodov Transfer from PAOK to CSKA Sofia
Bulgarian reports claimed that CSKA Sofia was prepared to make a financial effort to bring Kiril Despodov back to Bulgarian football, and also stated that the club was ready to cover Kiril Despodov's high salary and submit an official purchase offer to PAOK. In a public response through the Bulgarian outlet Gong.bg, Kiril Despodov said that he has a contract with PAOK which he intends to honor. He stated that the rumors are not true that he is ready to leave PAOK for CSKA because of a high salary that CSKA is ready to pay.
Bulgarian reports claimed that CSKA Sofia was prepared to make a financial effort to bring Kiril Despodov back to Bulgarian football, and also stated that the club was ready to cover Kiril Despodov's high salary and submit an official purchase offer to PAOK. In a public response through the Bulgarian outlet Gong.bg, Kiril Despodov said that he has a contract with PAOK which he intends to honor. He stated that the rumors are not true that he is ready to leave PAOK for CSKA because of a high salary that CSKA is ready to pay.
According to Donislav Donev, the chief editor of TOPSPORT.bg, a potential return to CSKA Sofia for Kiril Despodov appears somewhat illogical. The reason provided for this is that the player's relationship with the club and its fans had significantly deteriorated when he transferred to Ludogorets before his move to PAOK.
According to Donislav Donev, the chief editor of TOPSPORT.bg, a potential return to CSKA Sofia for Kiril Despodov appears somewhat illogical. The reason provided for this is that the player's relationship with the club and its fans had significantly deteriorated when he transferred to Ludogorets before his move to PAOK.
Gazzetta.gr reports on interest from CSKA Sofia in acquiring Kiril Despodov from PAOK, noting there are scenarios from Bulgaria about this. Kiril Despodov has one more year on his contract with PAOK and has a high salary. It is also mentioned that with a reasonable amount, CSKA Sofia could acquire the player.
Gazzetta.gr reports on interest from CSKA Sofia in acquiring Kiril Despodov from PAOK, noting there are scenarios from Bulgaria about this. Kiril Despodov has one more year on his contract with PAOK and has a high salary. It is also mentioned that with a reasonable amount, CSKA Sofia could acquire the player.
"Tema Sport" reports that Kiril Despodov is among the leading Bulgarian players that CSKA has an interest in signing during the summer.
"Tema Sport" reports that Kiril Despodov is among the leading Bulgarian players that CSKA has an interest in signing during the summer.
CSKA is targeting a summer transfer for Bulgarian national team captain Kiril Despodov. The 29-year-old winger, who joined PAOK from Ludogorets in September 2023, has a contract with the Greek club until the summer of 2027 and is not considered a key figure in the squad. Despodov is set to enter the final year of his contract at the end of the season, and CSKA will attempt to use this circumstance to negotiate an acceptable transfer fee. The possibility of the winger's return is being discussed within the club, and Despodov is willing to enter into negotiations with the 'reds' management. Despodov has 60 caps and 15 goals for his country. In the current Super League 1 season, he has 2 goals in 13 appearances. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €6.00m, and Beşiktaş has also reportedly been associated with the player.
CSKA is targeting a summer transfer for Bulgarian national team captain Kiril Despodov. The 29-year-old winger, who joined PAOK from Ludogorets in September 2023, has a contract with the Greek club until the summer of 2027 and is not considered a key figure in the squad. Despodov is set to enter the final year of his contract at the end of the season, and CSKA will attempt to use this circumstance to negotiate an acceptable transfer fee. The possibility of the winger's return is being discussed within the club, and Despodov is willing to enter into negotiations with the 'reds' management. Despodov has 60 caps and 15 goals for his country. In the current Super League 1 season, he has 2 goals in 13 appearances. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €6.00m, and Beşiktaş has also reportedly been associated with the player.
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