However, Berbatov soon realized he was in a precarious situation, surrounded by large and intimidating individuals who were clearly not his teammate's friends. The man who brought him there, referred to as "the cook," revealed that he had been sent to persuade Berbatov to join a different team.

Berbatov was visibly shaken, recalling his thoughts of calling his father for help. He was eventually allowed to make a phone call, but only after several hours of being held captive.

After the ordeal, Berbatov was released unharmed, but the experience left a lasting impression on him. He has since spoken publicly about the incident, sharing his story with others.