Yashar Sultanov: "Lifting the foreign player limit will deal a certain blow to our national football"

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9 July 2025 20:12
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Yashar Sultanov: "Lifting the foreign player limit will deal a certain blow to our national football"

"Turan Tovuz’s goal is to qualify for European competitions. Overall, we aim to delight fans with modern, entertaining football. The club’s management has set a goal of representing our country with dignity in Europe."

Idman.biz reports that these remarks were made by Yashar Sultanov, a member of the Board of Directors of Turan Tovuz, in an interview with Sport24.az.

The football official shared his expectations for the team in the upcoming season: "I was against the abolition of the foreign player limit. It will deal a certain blow to our national football. It will restrict opportunities for local players. It’s as if foreign wrestlers are competing, and we’re just spectators. We've never been able to fully utilize our local talent. Our players have been pushed to the First and Second Divisions. Clubs with larger budgets prioritize foreign players, while those with smaller budgets struggle to stay in the Premier League with local talent. Turan Tovuz is not falling behind in the transfer market. I'm in constant contact with the club’s officials. According to my information, several players will join the training camp in Turkey."

The new season of the Azerbaijan Premier League will begin on August 15.

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