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Ludogorets Fires Coach Ahead of Conference League Match Against Hapoel Tel Aviv

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First reported by N12 · 37 minutes ago

What happened

Ludogorets fired coach Matthias Höghmo before their Conference League match against Hapoel Tel Aviv and is considering Alberto Riera or Barak Itzhaki as replacements. Itzhaki, linked to the club, faces a major career decision involving a substantial salary increase and relocation.

  • 01Ludogorets dismissed coach Matthias Höghmo before Conference League match vs. Hapoel Tel Aviv.
  • 02Alberto Riera is the leading candidate to replace Höghmo, with Barak Itzhaki as a backup option.
  • 03Itzhaki coached Beitar Jerusalem last season and is considering offers abroad.
  • 04The new coach's salary is estimated between 700,000 and 800,000 euros, much higher than Itzhaki's previous pay.
  • 05Agent Dudu Dahan, close to Ludogorets, has facilitated several Israeli players joining the club.
  • 06Ludogorets lost the Bulgarian league title for the first time in 14 years, ending a long championship streak.

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N12Center · Hebrew37 minutes ago
Ludogorets Fires Coach Ahead of Conference League Match Against Hapoel Tel Aviv
MakoCenter · Hebrew37 minutes ago
Ludogorets Fires Coach Ahead of Conference League Clash with Hapoel Tel Aviv

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