At the end of the previous season, Roman Hryhorchuk left the club after his contract expired,[1] with Sanan Gurbanov being appointed as the club's new manager on a two-year contract.[2]
On 16 June, Sabien Lilaj signed a one-year contract, with the option of a second, from Skënderbeu Korçë.[3] Ten days later, 26 June, Gabala signed their second player from Skënderbeu Korçë, Nigerian forward James Adeniyi on a three-year contract.[4]
On 3 July, Lalawélé Atakora signed a one-year contract with Gabala, with the option of an additional year.[5]
On 6 January 2019, Anar Nazirov returned to Gabala for his third spell with the club, signing on an 18-month contract from Zira,[6] whilst Agil Mammadov moved to Neftchi Baku the following day.[7]
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