Levski is expecting a Croatian defender from Italy to arrive today. The name mentioned as the potential new signing is 25-year-old Stipe Vulikic, who plays for Sampdoria in Serie B. The 193cm defender returned to the club in the summer after a loan at Modena and began the season as a starter, but has lost his place in the starting lineup since the beginning of December, playing just one full match in the last ten games. Vulikic joined Sampdoria in July 2024 and his contract is valid until June 2027. This season in Serie B, the former Croatia U20 international has made 13 appearances, providing one assist. His current market value is €400k, according to Transfermarkt.