Tamimou Ouorou: CSKA Sofia eye move for Benin right-back from Botev Vratsa

Benin right-back Tamimou Ouorou of Botev Vratsa is being linked with a switch to Bulgarian rivals CSKA Sofia as speculation grows over his future in the efbet Liga.

The 23-year-old, born in Cotonou and standing at 1.76m, is currently valued at around €450,000 (£450k) on Transfermarkt, with reports in Bulgaria suggesting CSKA are monitoring his situation closely. His contract details at Botev Vratsa are unclear, with no fixed expiry date listed, prompting talk he could become a free agent if no new deal is agreed.

Ouorou, who wears the No 6 shirt at Botev Vratsa and operates primarily as a defender at right-back, has been a regular in the Bulgarian top flight. The move would keep him in the efbet Liga but mark a significant step up to one of the country’s most decorated clubs.

The latest rumour, logged on 3 July 2026, gives no firm indication of how advanced talks are, with the reported probability of the transfer rated simply as “?”. CSKA are understood to see the right side of defence as an area to reinforce, with Ouorou’s age and resale potential adding to his appeal.

In a recent league outing for Botev Vratsa against CSKA Sofia on 25 May 2026, a 2-0 defeat, Ouorou started at right-back and completed the full 90 minutes, showing his defensive discipline in a largely backs-to-the-wall display despite the loss. Performances of that sort are thought to have helped put him on CSKA’s radar.

With his current market value modest by European standards and his contractual status unresolved, a move this summer – whether by transfer or on a free agent route later – could prove pivotal, offering Ouorou a platform to enhance his reputation and test himself at a higher level if CSKA choose to firm up their interest.