Bulgarian businessman Atanas Bostandjiev has assumed ownership of PFC Levski Sofia, taking over the majority shareholder role from the outgoing shareholder, Nasko Sirakov. While Bostandjiev assumes the ownership stake, Sirakov will remain the club president. Sirakov stated his decision to step down from shareholding after successfully stabilizing the club during a challenging period, emphasizing that leadership continuity is vital for Levski’s future.
Bostandjiev stated his commitment to preserving the club’s identity and independence while aiming for sustainable success across both sporting performance and club operations. He expressed satisfaction that Sirakov will continue in the role of president. A cornerstone of the new strategic plan for the club is the development of the new Georgi Asparuhov Stadium.
Levski and the architectural firm IPA have unveiled the concept, projecting a total investment of EUR 120 million. The stadium is designed to accommodate 24,718 spectators under Bulgarian Football Union guidelines and 23,032 under UEFA standards. Construction is slated to commence in Spring 2027.
Furthermore, the complex will function as a multi-purpose venue, capable of hosting large events, including concerts for up to 40,000 people, alongside enhanced public park areas. Professionally, Bostandjiev is the founder and CEO of Gemcorp Capital, established in 2014, which focuses on emerging markets. His prior experience includes serving as CEO of VTB Capital in the UK and as a partner at Goldman Sachs in London, where he co-headed the emerging markets business across Central and Eastern
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