HOT: » Which party would you vote for (if you could) in the upcoming snap vote in Bulgaria on April 19?

Chievo to Snap Up Bulgarian Levski's Star Striker – Report

Sports | January 12, 2011, Wednesday // 13:58

Tweet
Share
Send to Kindle

Bulgaria: Chievo to Snap Up Bulgarian Levski's Star Striker – Report

Levski's Garra Dembele pictured during a press conference of the Bulgarian first division team. Photo by BGNES

The Italian football club Chievo is the most likely new career step for the prolific French striker and Bulgarian Levski's star Garra Dembele.

Representatives of Chievo, famous for its nickname "The Flying Donkeys", have scouted the talented youngster throughout the season and now the club is ready to pay some EUR 2.5 M for him.

Dembele himself has been reportedly initially reluctant towards the transfer, as he has expressed his wish to move to the English Premiere League. The likes of Birmingham, Stoke and Blackburn were among the clubs mentioned to be interested in the top scorer of the Bulgarian national football championship.

Garra Dembele, 24, has been in top form this season, scoring the remarkable scored 26 goals in 26 games in all competitions, including the prestigious Europa League.

In December, the striker was arrested in Sofia for drunk driving and had to make an extended apology to the public and his team.

Sports » Be a reporter: Write and send your article

Bulgarian Football Legend Borislav Mihaylov Passes Away After Stroke

Former Bulgarian national team captain and long-time Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) president Borislav Mihaylov has died at the age of 63 in Sofia

Society » Obituaries | March 31, 2026, Tuesday // 12:19

Record-Breaking Display: Bulgaria Crush Opponents 10-2 in One of Their Biggest Wins Ever

Bulgaria produced a commanding 10:2 victory over Solomon Islands in their opening FIFA Series 2026 match in Indonesia, recording their most emphatic win in the 21st century and the second-highest scoring result in the country’s football history

Sports | March 27, 2026, Friday // 13:07

Tributes Across Bulgaria Mark 153 Years Since the Death of the Apostle of Freedom - Vasil Levski

This year marks 153 years since the Apostle of Freedom was executed near Sofia.

Society » Culture | February 18, 2026, Wednesday // 10:00

Viral Proposal Turns Violent: Queer Referee Targeted Outside Home

German football referee Pascal Kaiser was hospitalized over the weekend after being assaulted outside his Cologne home, his lawyer confirmed to local media on Monday. Kaiser shared a photo of his bruised face on Instagram, highlighting the severity of the

Sports | February 10, 2026, Tuesday // 16:14