BAKU, July 24 — Azerbaijani midfielder Rufat Abdullazade has signed with Croatian top-tier club NK Varaždin, marking a new step in his professional football career abroad.
According to Azerisport and confirmed by the club’s official announcement, the 24-year-old has agreed to a contract running through the end of the 2027/28 season.
Abdullazade previously played for Sabail FC in Baku and was regarded as one of the team’s promising midfielders. His transfer reflects a growing trend of Azerbaijani players pursuing opportunities in European leagues as they aim to gain international exposure and experience.
