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Ludogorets Watches Barak Itzhaki, but Alberto Riera Is the Priority
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First reported by Mako · Jun 25, 2026
What happened
Barak Itzhaki is a possible but secondary candidate for the Ludogorets coaching job, with Alberto Riera currently preferred. The Bulgarian club is preparing for its Conference League qualifier against Hapoel Tel Aviv and is expected to replace Per-Mathias Høgmo after losing its 14-year league title streak.
- 01Ludogorets is considering Barak Itzhaki, but he is not the top target.
- 02Alberto Riera is the club’s leading candidate for the coaching job.
- 03The Bulgarian champions lost their league title after 14 straight championships.
- 04A coach is needed soon before the Hapoel Tel Aviv Conference League qualifier.
- 05The job is estimated to pay 700,000 to 800,000 euros a year.
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