CSKA Sofia have secured Liam Cooper on a two-year deal following his departure from Leeds United at the end of the previous season, as per Beren Cross.
According to reports from Leeds Live, the Scotland international is set to fly out to Bulgaria on Tuesday to finalize his move after successfully undergoing a medical in the UK.
Cooper, who had been without a club over the summer, was rumored to have been in talks with Leeds about staying at Elland Road, but a contract agreement could not be reached after their playoff final loss to Southampton.
After a reduced role under Daniel Farke last season, it may come as a surprise to some that it took Cooper this long to find a new club. Despite not being a regular starter for Leeds, he still had the quality to feature for a Championship team.
Now, it seems Cooper is looking for a fresh start abroad, possibly due to his desire for a longer-term contract than what was offered in England. After nearly a decade of football, he is set to join a new club and fans will hope the final details of the transfer are completed smoothly.
Once everything is confirmed, it is expected that Leeds will honor the defender’s time at the club in some way, which will be a special moment for both Cooper and the supporters.
