Official: Darko Velkovski joins Al-Khaldiya
The current North Macedonia international will continue his career in Bahrain; the move was confirmed on 24.08.2026.
Darko Velkovski has officially signed for Bahraini side Al-Khaldiya, the move confirmed on 24.08.2026. The transfer brings the current North Macedonia international to the Gulf as he continues his club career abroad.
Career so far
Velkovski joins Al-Khaldiya after leaving Vardar, the club where he most recently played domestically. He remains a member of the North Macedonia national team.
Throughout his career he has also played for Rijeka (Croatia), Al-Ettifaq (Saudi Arabia), Dinamo Bucharest (Romania), Nyíregyháza (Hungary) and Zrinjski (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
In addition to Vardar, Velkovski had two spells with Rabotnicki, a club where he established himself as one of the leading players of his generation.
The Al-Khaldiya club announced the acquisition of Velkovski as a new reinforcement, marking the next international challenge in the defender's career.
With the paperwork completed on 24.08.2026, attention will turn to when Velkovski makes his debut for Al-Khaldiya and how he adapts to football in Bahrain.
Photo: press material from the event
