Ownership Change Formalized for Levski Sofia

The corporate entity poised to take control of Levski Sofia has officially been registered, marking a significant step in the Bulgarian giants' ownership transition. The company, named "Sofia Capital," is linked to businessman Atanas Bostandzhiev, who has been identified as the club's new majority owner. The registration confirms that the acquisition is moving from speculation to legal reality, with the final transfer of shares expected to be completed within weeks.

Sofia Capital holds a total of 25,000 shares, each with a nominal value of one euro. The ownership structure is international in nature. Two foreign holding companies control the entity: "Gemcorp Sub Holdings Limited," registered in the United Arab Emirates, owns 99% of the shares (24,750 units), while "Gemcorp Employment Services Limited," based in the United Kingdom, holds the remaining 1% (250 shares).

Atanas Bostandzhiev serves as a director of Sofia Capital. The company’s board has appointed Bulgarian national Pervoleta Stereva as Chairman of the Board and CEO. Felipe Berliner, a German citizen born in Brazil, serves as Deputy Chairman, alongside Matthew Cherry, a British citizen. Berliner, Yuri Baidukov, and Bostandzhiev also serve as directors of the UK-based Gemcorp Employment Services Limited.

Summer Transfers and European Ambitions

While the ownership paperwork is finalized, Levski Sofia are actively strengthening their squad under manager Julio Velasco. The club has already secured the services of Reynaldo and David Kusov this summer. They are now close to completing a third major signing: Algerian midfielder Houssem Mrabit.

Mrabit, 26, is currently contracted to Russian side Dinamo Makhachkala. Levski are prepared to pay for his rights, potentially bringing him to Georgi Asparuhov Stadium. If the deal is finalized, Mrabit will join his countrymen Akrour Bouras and Mazir Soula at the club. The arrival of a player with Mrabit's experience is seen as crucial for Levski's tactical setup.

The club's sporting director has previously stated that Levski aim to sign at least seven new players this transfer window. The primary objective remains clear: to build a competitive squad capable of achieving success in upcoming European club competitions. The influx of investment through Sofia Capital is expected to provide the financial backing necessary to meet these ambitious sporting goals.

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