Ludogorets Nears Appointment of Thomas Reis Ahead of Conference League Clash with Hapoel Tel Aviv
Ludogorets, the Bulgarian football club set to face Hapoel Tel Aviv in the upcoming UEFA Conference League qualifiers, is close to appointing a new head coach. According to a report by Sky Germany on July 9, 2026, Thomas Reis has reached an agreement to lead the Bulgarian champions, with a contract expected to last until 2028. Reis was the preferred candidate for Ludogorets, which has also finalized the composition of the coaching staff that will join him.
The club hopes that Reis will guide the team to success in the Conference League qualifiers, where they will meet Hapoel Tel Aviv. Notably, Barak Itzhaki was among the candidates considered for the coaching position, but Ludogorets ultimately chose to go in a different direction. Reis is anticipated to take charge just before the crucial European encounter against the Israeli side.
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