Southend United goalkeeper Nikolay Zlatev has joined Bishop's Stortford on a season-long loan. The move is designed to give the young shot-stopper regular first-team football for the 2026/27 campaign.
Southend are currently enjoying a strong start to the National League season, sitting second in the table with 20 points from nine games. Their recent form includes a 6-1 demolition of Gateshead last Saturday, a result that extended their unbeaten run to five matches.
The loan provides Zlatev with a key opportunity for development away from Roots Hall. With the senior squad in fine form and competing at the top of the league, this arrangement allows the goalkeeper to build match sharpness at a competitive level. The club's current squad depth and player information is always available on our squad page.
Southend's next match is at home to 17th-placed Barrow this Saturday, as they look to close the three-point gap to league leaders Boreham Wood. The loan deal for Zlatev runs until the end of the current season.
The original report is at Southend United Football Club
