Yuriy Korotun: FC "Kharkiv" is not going to let Kalyuzhny go

FC Kharkiv Vice President Yuriy Korotun in an exclusive interview with the website "Ukrainian Football" commented on personnel changes, transfer rumors, and outlined the team's goals for the new season.

- Let's talk about the changes in the team. How many players have already left the club and how many more could leave?

- It's difficult to give an exact answer, it needs to be calculated. There are players who were in the team but didn't play - Mozil, Snurnitsyn, Kravets, Yevhen Pasich, and those who got playing time, including Kalitvintsev, Churko. In summary, at least 6-7 players will leave the club.

- At the end of June, the contracts of several players expire. What is Igor Kohut's status?

- He remains in the team, his contract has been extended. The same situation with Shabanov - his contract has also been extended automatically.

- Can you clarify the situation regarding Igor Lytvynenko?

- Currently, there is an offer regarding Lytvynenko that the club is considering.

- Is it a UPL club?

- No.

- Will Ivan Kalyuzhnyi stay in the team?

- I think so. He has a valid contract with the club, and we are not letting him go at the moment.

- How many new players are expected in FC Kharkiv?

- The golden mean - five players.

- Is signing five players enough to address the tasks facing the club in the new season?

- This is a question we discussed with head coach Mladen Bartulovich. He emphasizes the quality of players rather than their quantity.

- Which positions need strengthening in the team?

- We definitely need a striker, winger, and a midfielder.

- What about a goalkeeper?

- This issue has not been finally resolved yet.

- At what stage are the negotiations regarding the players currently linked to the club - Yatsyk, Yermakov, and the Argentine Profini?

- We are in the negotiation stage. Nothing has been signed yet.

- Do the amounts mentioned in the media regarding these players correspond to reality?

- I've heard various amounts. Until the process is finalized, these amounts can vary.

- Is FC Kharkiv ready to pay within the range of 2-3 million euros for players?

- We'll see. It depends on the level and quality of the player.

- In the new season, is the club focusing more on the championship or the Ukrainian Cup?

- On both tournaments.

- What result will satisfy you?

- The one that is higher than last season.

- Which players from the team next season could be called up to the national team?

- There is a lot of talk about Ilya Krupsky as a potential candidate for the national team. Ramik Gadzhiev, if health permits, could also be among the candidates for the national team. I would add Shabanov to this list as well.