One of the players who left “Kapaz” was captain Egor Khvalko.
The Belarusian defender did not stay without a club for long, joining Kazakhstan’s “Tobol.”
The former captain of the “Kapaz” spoke to Sport1.az about his experience as a foreign player in the post-Soviet region and whether he had other options, Idman.biz reports.
After leaving “Kapaz,” Khvalko spent some time resting in his home country while considering offers. “The most attractive and concrete invitation came from ‘Tobol.’ They offered me a direct contract. I am satisfied with my decision. Currently, ‘Tobol’ is among the top three in the league standings. One thing is clear: with my new team, we will not just aim to stay in the league but to fight for bigger goals. This represents a new chapter and development in my career,” he said.
Regarding offers from Azerbaijani clubs, the player added: “After leaving ‘Kapaz,’ I waited for offers from Premier League teams. My goal was to continue my career abroad. Playing in Azerbaijan is convenient, but I did not receive any proposals.”
Khvalko did not want to compare the Azerbaijani and Kazakh Premier Leagues: “It’s too early to say anything about that. I have played very few matches with ‘Tobol,’ whereas I spent three years at ‘Kapaz.’ Therefore, I think it’s not the right time to compare the leagues.”
Idman.biz
