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Ukrainian coach Yuriy Vernydub, who fought in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, left Ukraine and will collaborate with Russia
Azerbaijani club Neftçi, which 9 in December appointed the well-known Ukrainian coach Yuriy Vernydub, will participate in partnership projects with Russian and Belarusian teams.
Earlier Vernydub served in the Ukrainian Armed Forces and was head coach of Kryvbas, with which he won bronze medals of the Ukrainian championship.
According to the Lokomotiv press service, the Moscow club’s academy has signed partnership agreements with Neftçi and Minsk Dinamo. These agreements provide for exchange of experience in training young footballers, participation in tournaments in Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Russia, coaching internships, educational events, and development of youth football.
Yuriy Vernydub explained that he left Ukraine on the basis of a “high-level permit” that is valid until the end 2026 year, after which he is to return. The coach noted that he is currently just getting familiar with the team and studying the situation, so he is not ready to draw premature conclusions.
The coaching staff of Neftchi includes Valeriy Mikhaylenko, Dmytro Kara-Mustafa, Vitaliy Vernydub, and Ihor Fokin. Before this, Vernydub worked with Zorya, Belarussian Shakhtyor, and Moldovan Sheriff, with which he first in the club’s history took the team to the group stage of the Champions League. In total, over his coaching career the coach has led 462 matches and earned 209 wins.
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