Edward Iordănescu emerges as frontrunner to coach Bulgaria

Edward Iordănescu emerges as frontrunner to coach Bulgaria AI

Romanian coach Edward Iordănescu is reported to be high on Bulgaria’s shortlist to become national team manager, Sport.ua reports on 8 October 2026. Local media say his financial demands are modest and he competes with Brazil’s Silvinho, who coached Albania at Euro 2024. Relevant for Kyiv readers because Iordănescu recently declined an approach from Dynamo Kyiv and remains linked to the club’s coaching market.

Romanian coach Edward Iordănescu is close to being appointed head coach of the Bulgaria national team, according to Sport.ua on 8 October 2026. The report cites local Bulgarian media placing Iordănescu at the top of the federation’s shortlist and says his financial demands are not excessive.

Sport.ua notes Iordănescu faces competition from Silvinho, the Brazilian coach who led Albania to Euro 2024. The article also recalls that Iordănescu previously turned down an offer from Dynamo Kyiv after consulting with his family.

The story was reported via Sport.ua, which references local outlets in Bulgaria; interested readers should watch for an official announcement from the Bulgarian football federation or further confirmation from the coach’s camp.

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