Sportal.bg reported that Nikolay Minkov announced on social media that he and Botev Plovdiv are separating by mutual agreement. A new club or destination was not mentioned. Minkov expressed gratitude to those who saw his potential and gave him the opportunity to play for the club, and he clarified that for him, the matter was not about money but about relationships.

Nikolay Minkov, a 28-year-old Bulgarian right-back, has attracted the interest of clubs from Greece. Iraklis is among the Super League teams showing serious interest in Nikolay Minkov for the summer transfer window, and Aris has also been linked with the player. Nikolay Minkov's contract with Botev Plovdiv expires in the summer. He has earned 5 caps for the Bulgarian national team. In the current 2025/2026 efbet Liga season, Minkov has made 28 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 6 assists. His current valuation is €900k, according to Transfermarkt.