Interest in Pakistan football captain Abdullah Iqbal continues to grow, with another European club entering the race for the highly rated defender.
Azerbaijani giants Qarabag FK have reportedly set their sights on the 23-year-old centre-back and are preparing an offer to sign him from Swedish side Mjällby.
Qarabag are currently placed second in the Azerbaijan Premier League and are active participants in the UEFA Champions League.
The club is known for regular appearances in European competitions and could offer the Pakistani international a major platform on the continental stage.
Earlier reports had already linked Iqbal with strong interest from Belgian outfit KAA Gent and Hungarian champions Ferencváros. With Qarabag now joining the list, competition for his signature appears to be intensifying ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
The Danish-Pakistani enjoyed a breakthrough season in Sweden after joining Mjällby in 2024 from Danish club B.93. The transfer, reportedly worth around 1.5 million Danish Kroner.
He played a central role in Mjällby’s surprise Allsvenskan title-winning campaign. His consistency at the club level, coupled with his leadership as captain of Pakistan’s national team, has made him an attractive option for clubs looking to strengthen their defense.
As a result of his impressive rise, Abdullah Iqbal’s market value is now estimated at around €2 million, with expectations that it could climb further if a move to a European competition regular materializes.