Botev Plovdiv heirs rule out club financing as board seeks new partners

Source reporting: 18 October 2026. Added to ScoreTransfer on the publication date shown above.

The heirs of Iliyan Filipov will not engage in the management or financing of Botev Plovdiv. This position was announced jointly on 18 October 2026.

Filipov served as the chairman of the Board of Directors of Botev Plovdiv AD before his sudden loss. His departure has created a vacancy in the club's leadership structure.

Club management is currently working to secure new sponsors and financial partners. A full financial analysis is also continuing as part of this process.

Despite the administrative changes, the heirs remain open to future sponsorship collaborations. They indicated willingness to work with their structures and Botev Plovdiv AD in a commercial capacity.

The remaining two board members collectively represent and manage Botev Plovdiv until the board is fully replenished. This interim arrangement ensures continued operational oversight.

A general meeting of Botev Plovdiv JSC is scheduled for 25 October 2026. The primary agenda item is the election of a third member to the Board of Directors.

General meetings are also scheduled for Association PFC Botev. These sessions aim to fill vacancies in the Board of Directors across the club's entities.

Botev Plovdiv held a meeting with Plovdiv Mayor Kostadin Dimitrov. The discussion confirmed joint work for football development in the city.

Plovdiv Municipality and the PIMK firm confirmed their obligations. They are committed to completing the second stage of Hristo Botev Stadium construction.

The team has maintained performance levels during this period of administrative difficulty. Botev Plovdiv players achieved three consecutive victories recently.