Tkachev secretly discussed matters related to "magnitka" while ignoring "Avangard" in the negotiations.
Metallurg Magnitogorsk Secures Transfer of Star Attacker Vladimir Tkachev
In a major move for the Russian hockey scene, Metallurg Magnitogorsk has confirmed the signing of star attacker Vladimir Tkachev, following a series of discreet negotiations that took place behind the scenes.
The transfer, which was officially announced on July 28, 2025, marked the end of Tkachev's tenure with Avangard Omsk and his beginning with Metallurg for the 2025-26 season. The details of the negotiation process and terms remain undisclosed, but it is clear that Tkachev led the discussions for his move while still formally with Avangard.
The conversation between Metallurg's head coach, Andrey Razin, and Tkachev took place on July 13 at the Match of the Year. During their discussion, Razin expressed his desire for Tkachev to join the team, but had doubts about the possibility due to Tkachev's 'heavy' contract with Avangard at the time.
However, Tkachev's responses to Razin's requirements pleased the coach, and the attacker approached Razin himself to express his desire to play for Metallurg. Razin was surprised by Tkachev's interest, but the details of the signing were openly revealed by the coach on July 28.
Tkachev arrived in Magnitogorsk the following day, July 29, to begin his new chapter with Metallurg. The team has signed a two-year contract with Tkachev, with the attacker set to earn 65 million rubles for the first season of his contract with Metallurg.
The transfer unfolded as an official and confirmed transaction announced in late July 2025 after Tkachev's tenure with Avangard Omsk, but negotiation particulars during his Avangard contract remain undisclosed publicly based on current available sources.
In their conversation, Razin shared some requirements with Tkachev, and it appears that Tkachev's contract with Avangard was heading towards termination. The deal was a direct transaction, and Tkachev's move from Avangard to Metallurg was a confirmed transfer, according to reports from TASS.
With Tkachev's addition to the team, Metallurg is poised to make a strong push for the championship in the upcoming season. Fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the new season to see Tkachev in action for the team.
European leagues will potentially see Metallurg Magnitogorsk's star attacker Vladimir Tkachev in action, as he makes a recent transfer from Avangard Omsk to the Russian hockey team. Despite the heavy contract Tkachev had at Avangard, his move to Metallurg opens up opportunities for the team to compete well in football, a popular sports genre across Europe.
