Ex-midfielder Zirki Zirki Andrei Batsula, Artem Shchedry and attackers Artem Sitalo moved to Alexandria.
According to the official website of Alexandria, today, June 20, in the Football House of the club Artem Shchedryi, Artem Sitalo and Andrei Batsula signed full-fledged contracts.
Details of the agreement of the newcomers were not disclosed.
Generous, Sitalo and Batsula last season were the main players of Zirka. So, the 24-year-old Shchedryi played 27 games for the team from Kropiwnicki and gave 3 assists, the 27-year-old Sitalo played in 30 games (3 goals and 2 assistants), and 25-year-old Batsula took part in 26 games (3 goals and 1 assist ).
Also, the newly minted footballer gave their first comments.
Artem Shchedry:.
- I learned about my interest from the sports director of FC Alexandria Vadim Yarovoy. Since he himself from Kropiwnicki, so there was no problem to meet in person and say all the details of cooperation. He noted that there is interest from the head coach. After the proposal from Alexandria did not even consider other options.
Artem Sitalo:.
- I got a call from sports director of FC Alexandria Vadim Yarovoy and we agreed on a meeting, during which we discussed the terms of cooperation. I received proposals, both from Ukrainian clubs, and from abroad. But I chose Alexandria. I believe that for me this is a step forward. Ahead of the Europa League. Townspeople - a fairly promising team, and as to me, it is here that I can grow as a football player. I'm not afraid of competition, because due to this I will grow both myself and my colleagues. I will work on myself and try to do my best to the team.
Andrey Batsula:.
- There were different proposals for the continuation of the career, both from Ukrainian clubs, and from abroad. But after meeting with the head coach of Alexandria Vladimir Sharane, I had no doubts. He assured me that I needed a team. Therefore, immediately took the final decision to sign a contract.
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