The Hunt for the Full-Back

The machinery at Levski Sofia is humming. The board is not just tweaking the roster; they are rebuilding it from the ground up. Eyes are fixed firmly on the Portuguese second tier, specifically on the flank-wrecking talents of Chaves. The name on every scout’s lips? David Kusó. This 22-year-old Angolan powerhouse is the perfect storm of youth, skill, and timing. Why? Because on June 30, he walks out as a free agent. No transfer fee. Just pure talent for the taking.

Last season, Kusó wasn’t just standing around. He appeared in 28 league matches, netting five goals and dishing out three assists. Goals? From a defender? Yes. And here is the kicker: he can play either wing. Left, right, center back – the man is a Swiss Army knife on the pitch. He even had a loan stint at Marialvas, sharpening his blade under former coach Carlos Calina.

Flexibility Meets Firepower

The Portuguese outlet O’Jogo confirms the buzz: Levski is throwing everything they have at this signing. They are the favorites to secure the deal, though Turkish side Samsunspor is lurking in the shadows, watching closely. Calina paints a vivid picture of his former player: “He has the flexibility to cover the entire flank with equal efficiency in attack and defense. He creates nightmares for opposing defenses with his speed and one-on-one strength. This Angolan is a tank – his intensity in the 10th minute is identical to the 80th.”

Kusó is already on the extended radar of the Angola national team. That is pedigree. That is potential waiting to explode.

Prepping for the Storm

Why the urgency? The Brazilian ace Maicon could be packing his bags this summer. Levski needs a ready replacement. Even if Maicon stays, the squad depth needs to grow for a multi-front battle. Coach Julio Velázquez has been clear: the success of the next campaign hinges on these signings. He refuses to set specific Euro targets, preferring to let the squad build itself first. The message from Gherena Stadium is loud and clear: we are building for war.