Razin publicly discussed Tkachev's endorsement, stating, "I could not foresee a single chance of change happening."
In an unexpected turn of events during the off-season, Vladimir Tkachev, former coach of Omsk's Avangard hockey team, has transferred to Magnitogorsk's Metallurg. After being released by Avangard, Tkachev signed a two-year contract with Metallurg and joined them at the start of their training camp, preparing for the new season[1].
The negotiations and transfer details indicate that Tkachev chose Metallurg due to their attacking, fast, and technical playing style, qualities he prefers, and the two-year contract length was his wish, which the club agreed to immediately[1]. Before the move, Tkachev spent about a week out of work, which he described as an unpleasant situation, but the choice of Metallurg was quick once it came to selecting a new club[1].
The departure of Tkachev has left fans of Omsk's Avangard puzzled, with many expressing their feelings directly to him. However, Tkachev believes that the coaching staff understands their role in the situation, leaving the responsibility on them rather than on him[1].
The specific financial terms of Tkachev's contracts with both Avangard and Metallurg have not been disclosed. Neither have the specific roles of the former Avangard coaches within Metallurg, nor the details of any third-party intermediaries or the exact timeline of the transfer process[1].
The move of Tkachev to Metallurg is one of the most discussed transfers in this off-season, and the impact on both teams remains to be seen. The former coaches' arrival at Metallurg may bring new strategies and tactics to the team, potentially impacting their performance[1].
The move of Tkachev to Metallurg was a surprise to Andrei Razin, the director of Avangard, who initially gave the move a 0% chance, but the conversation with Tkachev was productive[1]. The negotiations between Tkachev and Razin began in mid-July, with Tkachev expressing interest in joining Metallurg on July 13[1].
Fans of both teams are closely following the developments in their respective teams, eager to see how the changes will affect the upcoming season for both Omsk's Avangard and Yaroslavl's Lokomotiv. The impact of the former coaches' move on the performance of both teams remains to be seen.
Sources:
- Official Statement from Magnitogorsk Metallurg
- Sports News Outlet
What about the European football leagues? Tkachev's admiration for sports and fast, technical playing style could pose an intriguing question: Might he consider a move to a European football team, perhaps even a club in one of the top leagues, in the near future?
