CSKA Sofia signed Stefano Sensi after paying the 200,000-euro buyout clause to Anorthosis.

This transfer caused quite a stir in Bulgaria due to the former Inter Milan player’s resume—though not among everyone…

Specifically, the club’s veteran player, Georgi Iliev, was quite… reserved in his comments regarding Sensi.

Here’s what he said in detail: “Sensi played for Inter several years ago. If he were such a great player, would he have gone to Cyprus?

Furthermore, he has suffered from many injuries and has undergone several surgeries. A player like that must first undergo thorough medical examinations before being signed. I’ve also heard that he needs to lose weight.

At CSKA, you come in ready to step onto the field and play. Let’s stop with the “he used to be” talk. If a player like that is signed, we’ll be waiting a year for him to get back in shape, all while he’s being paid handsomely.

In Cyprus, he was making 10–12 thousand euros. If the reported figures are true—that is, that he’ll be making 60,000 euros a month at CSKA—then that’s madness. I’m also struck by the fact that the coach hasn’t said anything about the new players. Does he really want him?

Were there other options for his position? What exactly will he bring to the team? The coach and the athletic director will have to take responsibility.”