Hartlepool have signed forward Chris Popov on a two-year deal following his departure from Leicester City. The 21-year-old made one senior appearance for the Foxes during the EFL Cup and spent time on loan at Barrow and Morecambe.
This signing is a significant boost to Hartlepool's squad, especially considering their current league standing: 9th in National League, 68 pts, 18W-14D-14L from 46 games, recent form LWWLD.
Popov has also represented Wales at various age grade levels, including 17 games for their under-21 team. He links up with new Pools signing Jack Nolan, who he played alongside at the Shrimpers, combining for 26 goals during the second half of last season.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League Standing | 9th |
| Points | 68 |
| Recent Form | LWWLD |
As Hartlepool looks to improve their position in the league, they are currently 40 points behind leaders York. Their last result was a 3-1 loss to Boston United on 2026-04-25. With this new signing, Hartlepool fans will be hoping for a turnaround in their recent form, which has seen them lose their last two games.
The signing of Chris Popov is a positive move for Hartlepool, and with their current squad, they will be looking to climb up the league table in the upcoming season.
