# CSKA Sofia goalkeeper transfer interest

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cska-sofia-goalkeeper-transfer-interest
> Updated: 2026-08-24T07:10:35.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Following strong performances in the Europa League qualifying rounds, CSKA Sofia sought to extend the contract of Belarusian goalkeeper Fyodor Lapoochov. The club aimed to secure the player for a longer period with a higher salary to prevent interest from foreign clubs.

By late August, Lapoochov’s future became more uncertain as interest from external clubs intensified. Reports indicated that agents had offered the player to Lokomotiv Moscow, while German Bundesliga side Mainz 05 was also monitoring his situation. While Lokomotiv Moscow has not yet made an official offer, Lapoochov has previously been linked to other Russian clubs including Spartak Moscow and Rostov.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Fiodor Lapoukhov attracts interest from Lokomotiv Moscow and Mainz

CSKA Sofia goalkeeper Fiodor Lapoukhov is attracting interest from Lokomotiv Moscow and German Bundesliga club Mainz 05.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fiodor-lapoukhov-attracts-interest-from-lokomotiv-moscow-and-mainz

### 2026-08-03: CSKA Sofia moves to extend contract of goalkeeper Fyodor Lapoochov

CSKA Sofia plans a new, higher‑pay contract to retain goalkeeper Fyodor Lapoochov, whose Europa League heroics have attracted foreign interest.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cska-sofia-moves-to-extend-contract-of-goalkeeper-fyodor-lapoochov

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