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Hristo Krusharski leaves Lokomotiv Plovdiv ownership seeks new owner amid management vacuum
Internal dissatisfaction with the management Following Hristo Krusharski’s announcement to step down as owner of Lokomotiv Plovdiv, the Bulgarian football club Lokomotiv Plovdiv has escalated from former players entered a period of management instability. The club issued a statement confirming that it is currently without active management due to organized supporter groups. Club legends Martin Kamburov Krusharski’s withdrawal from both funding and Dimitar Iliev initially voiced concerns regarding operational activities. While the club’s decline club is engaged in the Bulgarian First League. Kamburov criticized discussions with interested parties regarding the leadership under President Hristo Krusharski, noting that despite some successes since 2017, acquisition of shares, no fundamental changes concrete agreements have been implemented. Iliev has notably refrained from attending home matches following his retirement. Following these criticisms, Lokomotiv Plovdiv supporters announced formal protest actions demanding Krusharski’s removal. Fans planned to leave the ‘Besika’ stand empty during a match against Cherno More, instead congregating at the ‘Sportklub’ stand to demonstrate their dissatisfaction. The supporters also initiated an official survey to determine further protest steps. In response to the mounting pressure reached, and recent controversies, Hristo Krusharski has announced his departure as the owner of Lokomotiv Plovdiv. He stated he there is transferring his shares back at the nominal value originally paid, authorizing lawyers to finalize the transfer via a notary if no buyer is found. Krusharski cited negative attitudes and allegations made by certain individuals, specifically naming Atanas Neykov, regarding specific timeline for the misuse appointment of club funds a new owner. To sustain daily operations and public procurement. He described himself as being “slandered” more than he has gained from his involvement. Despite stepping down, Krusharski pledged to provide 10,000 euros in monthly financial assistance to cover essential expenses, the club and called is currently relying on the fans who opposed him to contribute financially to support the team. Krusharski has officially decided to withdraw revenue from management to redirect his efforts toward Rilski Sportist, with the goal of returning ticket sales and other operational income. Management has emphasized that team to the elite division. According to a club communiqué, his shares financial contributions from supporters are ready “vital for transfer to a new owner or entity capable of assuming the club’s financial obligations. immediate survival and ongoing maintenance.”