FC St. Pauli sign Dimitar Mitov from Aberdeen; Brings 15 Bulgaria caps
FC St. Pauli | St. Pauli sign Mitov
FC St. Pauli have added to their options in goal with the acquisition of Bulgaria keeper Dimitar Mitov, 29, from Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen on a permanent deal. The two clubs have agreed not to disclose the details of the deal.
Mitov brings a wealth of experience from British football. The 6’3”
1.93m goalkeeper has been a regular feature between the posts in recent years and has made 15 international appearances for Bulgaria to date.
Director of sport Andreas Bornemann : “In Dimitar we’re getting an experienced goalkeeper who has demonstrated his ability on a high level for many years. He defends his goal well, has a commanding presence in the box and takes responsibility. His manner and profile make him a good fit for our goalkeeper group.”
Head coach Marcel Rapp : “Dimitar is excellent on the line, and his dynamism and explosiveness see him through tough situations. He’s pro-active in closing down space and exudes calm and assurance. We’re looking forward to working with him and integrating him in our setup.”
Dimitar Mitov : “I’m really looking forward to FC St. Pauli and a new league. The talks with club officials convinced me this is the right place for me. I want to settle in quickly, bring the benefit of my experience and work with everyone here to be successful on the pitch and help the club achieve its targets.”
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