Beginner of the championship of Ukraine Chernigov "Desna" held a second transfer in the summer off-season.

According to the official site of the club, he became a former performer of "Alexandria" - Andrey Gitchenko. It is noted that the agreement between the player and the club is designed for two years. In the new team, the defender will be playing at number 17.

It is interesting that in 2010 Andrew was already playing for the "Desna" - then he spent 16 fights in the T-shirt of the "Northerners". Last season on the account Gitchenko 25 matches, 1 goal and 2 assists.

Here's how the 33-year-old player commented on his signing of the contract.

"I chose" Desna ", because the team faces high tasks. Because I know the head coach well, I worked with him. Also this transition will allow me to be closer to Kiev - it's very difficult to be far from the family.

I would really like to get into it (in the first "six") and compete for places in the European League.

Because, in their experience, to play in the second six there is no interest. I would like to help the team get into the European Cups ", - quotes the words of Gitchenko official site of the club.

As a result of last season, Gitchenko entered the symbolic team of the ULP.

Earlier, "Desna" issued a transfer of the former goalkeeper "Zirka" - Eugene Pasta. Recall that the Chernigov team will start the season 2018/19 match with the current champion of Ukraine - the Donetsk "Shakhtar". The base date is July 22.