Trabzonspor's new signing Ruslan Malinovskyi arrives, makes first statement

Trabzonspor's new signing Ruslan Malinovskyi has arrived in the city as the club prepares for the upcoming football season. The Ukrainian midfielder landed at Trabzon Airport and was greeted by fans. He is expected to undergo medical checks and sign his official contract.

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I saw that Trabzonspor's interest was serious from the first day. I previously had teammates like Ekuban, Zubkov, and Batagov. I received the necessary information from them. My conversations with our coach about football greatly impressed me. The club playing in the Europa League was also influential for me. I want to thank everyone.

Malinovskyi expressed his enthusiasm for the move, citing the club's serious interest from the outset. He also received valuable insights from former teammates like Ekuban, Zubkov, and Batagov. Discussions with the coach significantly influenced his decision, as did the prospect of playing in the Europa League.

"I want to be an example for my teammates, not just in matches but also in training and off the field," Malinovskyi stated. He acknowledged cultural differences but emphasized the need to adapt, drawing on his experience of playing in Turkey during winter training camps. He is confident in his ability to contribute in various midfield roles, from building play deeper to playing as an attacking midfielder.

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I want to be an example for my teammates. This will be not only in matches but also in training and off the field.

Meanwhile, another young transfer, Thierry Karadeniz, also arrived in Trabzon and will join team training. Trabzonspor is set to begin its pre-season preparations on July 6.

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I have played in a position closer to defense from midfield, building the game. I have also played at number 10. I will play wherever the team needs me. I am a player who can play in different roles.