Goalkeeper finds new club after being released by Northampton Town
Goalkeeper Nik Tzanev has found a new club after he was released by Northampton at the end of last season.
The New Zealand international will complete his move from Cobblers to League Two Newport County once the transfer window opens and the 6ft 5in stopper returns from international duty with the All Whites. The 28-year-old played 23 times for Town in 2024/25 after joining the club last summer.
A Newport statement said: “Newport County have agreed personal terms with New Zealand international goalkeeper Nik Tzanev.
“Tzanev moved from his native New Zealand to England in 2006 at the age of nine and came through the academy ranks at Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Brentford before joining AFC Wimbledon in 2017 where he made 126 senior appearances as a fans’ favourite.
“He signed a one-year contract with League One Northampton in 2024 and made 23 appearances last season. He is expected to join up with the squad towards the end of the month after taking time off following his involvement with New Zealand in the Canadian Shield.
“It’s a major boost for manager David Hughes who was keen to add a quality goalkeeper to his squad following the departure of the long-serving Nick Townsend.”