Maximov is the main candidate for the position of Chornomorets coach

As Sport.ua has learned, Dnipro-1 coach Yuriy Maksymov is close to taking over at Chornomorets.

Yuriy Maksymov. Photo — scdnipro1.com.ua

According to the source, the parties have agreed on all the details of cooperation. The agreement will be signed for a season with an option to extend for another year. The coach has to complete his work at Dnipro-1, which is on the verge of extinction. Maksymov's agreement with the Dnipro club is valid for another year.

In Odesa, Maksymov will work together with his staff of assistants - Mykola Medin, Mykola Ishchenko and Serhiy Revut.

It should be reminded that Roman Hryhorchuk left Chornomorets and signed a two-season contract with Azerbaijani side Naftchi.