By Alexander Krassimirov
January 13 – Bulgaria’s Lokomotiv Plovdiv will come under new ownership in the next few days according to a representative of the group running the club, ‘Alliance for Lokomotiv’s Future’. Dian Kolev (pictured with club legend Hristo Bonev) made the announcement before the start of winter training camp of the team.
The supporters group running the club have admitted that they are struggling to handle with the financial pressure and are looking hard for a new owner and sponsors.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv has started preparations for the new season without a single new player but at the same time four players left the club.
“We are currently in talks to transfer the ownership. I cannot say exact names because it is not yet official. Negotiations are in a very advanced stage and will be implemented soon. We are doing everything in our power. We want to pass the baton to someone who can manage the club in the right way”, said Kolev.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv has been plagued by serious financial crisis for more than six months. At one point it was not even clear if the club would be able to continue its participation in the Bulgarian championship in the Spring.
In December the club was involved in a match-fixing scandal that led to the arrest of several current and former players.
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