Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv has reached an agreement to acquire Andrian Kraev from Portuguese side Casa Pia. The 26-year-old Kraev is expected to arrive in Israel in the coming days ahead of joining the club
Hapoel has finalized the signing of midfielder Andrian Kraev from Casa Pia. The Bulgarian national team player will arrive in Israel in the coming days and will sign a three-year contract, pending a medical examination.
Kraev (26), a central midfielder 1.94 meters tall, played last season for Casa Pia in Portugal's top division. He made 27 appearances across all competitions and was among the league leaders in aerial and defensive duels.
Before his time in Portugal, Andrian played 4 seasons at Bulgarian club Levski Sofia, where he served as team captain and made 109 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven goals and providing nine assists.
Over the past three years, Kraev has also become a key player in the Bulgarian national team, with 13 appearances.