Levski Sofia terminate the contract of their Super Eagles star

Shehu Abdullahi of Nigeria during the International Friendly Länderspiel match between England and Nigeria at Wembley Stadium

Levski Sofia terminate the contract of their Super Eagles star

Faruq Ibrahim 11:35 - 09.01.2023

Abdullahi Shehu has reportedly had his contract terminated by his Bulgarian club.

According to reports, Levski Sofia of Bulgaria have terminated the contract of Super Eagles defender Abdullahi Shehu.

The 29-year-old Super Eagles fullback joined Levski Sofia as recently as September last year and would now have to look for a new club, as he has been released by the Bulgarian First Professional Football League side.

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Why Levski Sofia released Abdullahi

Abdullahi signed a 1-year deal with Levski Sofia back in September 2022, and the contract was abruptly ended at the turn of the new year.

Shehu Abdullahi signs for Levski Sofia
Shehu Abdullahi signs for Levski Sofia

A source close to the player told a publication that the Bulgarian club fired Abdullahi for salary-related reasons.

"I think it's salary related," the source said.

"He is back in Nigeria now and hopes to make a move soon.

"One thing is certain, He won't be without a team for long, and as a free player he will appeal to several teams."

What next for Shehu Abdullahi?

Shehu is a Nigerian international with over 40 caps.

World Cup 2018: Croatia - Nigeria 16.06.2018., Arena Baltik, Kaliningrad, Russia - World Cup 2018, Group D, Round 1, Croatia - Nigeria. Ante Rebic, Abdullahi Shehu.
World Cup 2018: Croatia - Nigeria 16.06.2018., Arena Baltik, Kaliningrad, Russia - World Cup 2018, Group D, Round 1, Croatia - Nigeria. Ante Rebic, Abdullahi Shehu.

He is also no stranger to the free agency market, as this is not his first time as a free agent; he was even without a club when he signed for Levski Sofia.

He is reportedly looking for a new club, and his search is not expected to take long given that many clubs would likely be interested in hiring him because of his skill, experience, and affordable cost.

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