Samsunspor strengthen with Ivanov
Thursday, August 19, 2004
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Turkish club Samsunspor have strengthened their squad by signing ex-Bulgaria striker Georgi Ivanov.
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Free transfer
The 28-year-old striker, who cancelled his contract with French side Stade Rennais FC by mutual consent last week, has agreed a one-year deal with an option for a further three seasons.
French disappointment
Ivanov, Bulgarian Player of the Year in 2000 and 2001, moved to Rennes from PFC Levski Sofia in the summer of 2002. However, he failed to win a first-team place and returned to Levski on loan last season.