Ukrainian Joel Bolomboy is a step away from receiving Russian citizenship.

This was reported by the official website of CSKA Moscow, with which the basketball player recently agreed a contract.

Боломбой is the native of Donetsk, however at 4-year-old age he with parents has left for the USA where has received the American passport.

The last two years Joel spent in "Utah" and "Milwaukee". Here's how the athlete himself commented on his transition to the new club.

"I admire the opportunity to join CSKA. Since my childhood, I dreamed of playing in the NBA or in the big team of CSKA - because of the history of my family. Finally, I was given this chance. This means a lot to me, since my mother is from Russia, we have roots here.

This experience will allow me to learn a lot, grow as a young player on the court and beyond, make a new step in his career. I'm also waiting for the opportunity to become part of a large organization, the team, to work with the coaching staff, "- quotes the words of Bolomboy CSKA official website.

It is interesting that he was invited for a long time to play for the national team of Ukraine, but Bolomboy constantly refused the coaching staff of the "blue-yellow" led by Evgeny Murzin.