 FC Köln, Israeli team Beitar Jerusalem FC and Bulgarian champions Levski Sofia) but despite his wish to continue his career in a different club he started, with three goals on three league appearances, the 2006–07 season with Litex Lovech who faced Koper from Slovenia and AC Omonia from Cyprus in the qualifying rounds of the 2006–07 UEFA Cup.However, Novaković's wish to leave the club was granted in late August 2006 when he joined German side Köln for around €1.5 million.In his first season in Germany Novaković quickly established himself in the first team and eventually finished the season with ten goals in 25 2.