17-year-old midfielder of English Manchester United of Ukrainian descent Zakhar Bauman received a passport of a citizen of Ukraine.
“I am very happy to finally become a citizen of Ukraine and that now I will be able to represent my country on the international stage. There is excitement, but positive, because I feel the support of many people. I can’t wait to meet the team. And forward to our victory! And not just on the football field,” commented the event himself.
Additionally, in the 2024/2025 season, Zakhar played nine matches for the Manchester United youth team in the position of central midfielder, scoring one goal and providing one assist.