Robert Prosinecki emerges as frontrunner for Bulgaria coach
Reports on October 10, 2026 say Prosinecki has held initial talks with the Bulgarian Football Union and a decision could come by mid‑next week.
Media in Bulgaria and the wider region reported on October 10, 2026, that Robert Prosinecki is the leading candidate to become the next head coach of the Bulgaria national team.
According to those accounts, Prosinecki has already made contact with officials from the Bulgarian Football Union and initial discussions have taken place this afternoon.
Timeline and next steps
Croatian outlets added that a final decision could arrive by the middle of next week, suggesting the process is moving quickly but not yet concluded.
Prosinecki brings an extensive coaching résumé from the club game and from international appointments; he has previously served as head coach of Kyrgyzstan, Montenegro, Bosnia and Azerbaijan.
The Bulgarian Football Union has not issued an official announcement yet, leaving room for confirmation in the days ahead.
Photo: press material from the event
