The Turkish football club Rizespor is taking concrete steps to attract defender Lumbard Delova from CSKA Sofia, confirmed the local sports publication Takagazete. The interest in the 26-year-old Kosovo national is not random and has been developing for some time.

According to available information, Delova's contract with the Bulgarian team contains a buyout clause worth 950,000 euros. Such a scenario is not new for the "red" management, who recently lost another defender – Godwin Kojalipou, after French Lens paid the fixed amount in his contract.

The footballer's sports biography shows that he arrived at CSKA last summer from the Balkani team. Delova is known for his exceptional scoring ability for a defender and regular participation in the Kosovo national team.

The player's current contract with the "army team" is valid for two more seasons, which poses additional challenges for a potential transfer. The management of Rizespor, where striker Ali Sou operates, obviously shows serious interest in acquiring the young defender.

At the moment, no official offer has been made, but market indicators show that negotiations are at an advanced stage. Lumbard Delova's future is yet to be clarified in the coming weeks.