Bulgaria's Ivaylo Petev Named AEL Limassol Coach

Bulgarian Ivaylo Petev was named as the new head coach of Cypriot football team AEL Limassol.

Earlier this month, Petev made headlines after he was revealed as the new coach of Bulgarian Levski Sofia, but a mob of angry fans stripped him at the press conference, resulting in his departure the following day.

Petev lead Ludogorets Razgrad to 2 consecutive Bulgarian League titles, before being replaced in the summer by Stoycho Stoev.

Petev's contract with AEL will be until the summer of 2015. He will take charge of the club on Monday.

AEL Limassol are currently 4th in the Cypriot First Division after 6 rounds.

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