Transfer of Igor Shatsky to Karagandy "Shakhter"

The transfer of the 35-year-old goalkeeper Igor Shatsky from "Aktobe" to "Shakhter" has sparked discussions. Former Kazakhstan national team player Yevgeny Averchenko commented on this unexpected decision.

Former Kazakhstan national team player Yevgeny Averchenko shared his thoughts on the transfer of the goalkeeper of "Aktobe" Igor Shatsky to Karagandy "Shakhter".

Averchenko considers the transfer quite unexpected. Shatsky, at 35, still has the potential to play in the KPL. Perhaps he decided to end his career in his home club and help them return to the Premier League, but then why not stay in "Aktobe" for at least one season? To Averchenko, it seems a strange decision, but Shatsky's choice deserves respect.

Recall that in the previous KPL season, Shatsky played 24 matches for "Aktobe" and conceded 26 goals. The West Kazakhstan club took third place in the championship, while "Shakhter" finished at the bottom and was relegated from the top division for the first time in history.

Following his transfer to a First League club, Shatsky's future in the Kazakhstan national team has been announced.