Gladky has become a playing sports director

Former Kyiv striker Oleksandr Hladkyy has a new turn in his football career.

Oleksandr Gladky (right)

The 36-year-old footballer has returned to his hometown - Lozovaya, where he got a job at the local Avangard. In this club Gladky will be both a footballer and sports director.

"Gladky will significantly strengthen the team with his class of footballer and experience gained during his football career! He will defend the club's honour not only on the football fields, but also as a sports director," Avangard said in a statement.

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