Antoine Conte is being linked with a return to Botev Plovdiv, with the Bulgarian club reportedly considering a move for the free agent centre-back.
The 32-year-old, currently listed as “Without Club” after leaving Turkish side Igdir FK, is the subject of speculation over a switch back to the efbet Liga, where he previously turned out for Botev. The rumoured deal, logged without a stated fee or clear probability of completion, would be a free transfer given Conte’s status on the market.
Conte’s current estimated market value stands at €600k, a figure that could make him an affordable defensive option for Botev as they assess their squad. Having only recently departed Igdir FK for free, any agreement would be expected to focus on salary and bonuses rather than a transfer fee.
Born in Paris on 29 January 1994 and holding both Guinea and France nationality, Conte has built a varied career across several European leagues and Israel. After coming through the Paris Saint-Germain system, including spells with PSG U19 and PSG B, he moved on to Stade Reims and later enjoyed a prominent period at Beitar Jerusalem. Subsequent stints at CS Universitatea Craiova in Romania, Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel and then Botev Plovdiv preceded his move to Igdir FK in Türkiye.
A right-footed centre-back standing 1.87m tall, Conte has seen his market value fluctuate significantly over the years, peaking at around €2.5m during his time at Reims before gradually declining to its current level. No recent competitive match details or performances are listed in the latest data, underlining the uncertainty around his immediate match sharpness.
With the probability of the move still marked as “?”, the situation remains firmly in the realm of rumour, but a return to Botev could offer Conte a familiar environment and a platform to reassert himself in European football if the transfer ultimately materialises.
