This year, financial problems have constantly affected the functioning and viability of Odessa’s Chornomorets.
As became known to Sport.ua, recently, the electricity workers disconnected the power supply at the "sailors" club base in Sovinione. This was a consequence of chronic delays in payment for provided services.
This extreme measure was preceded by several warnings from the electricians about repaying accumulated debts, which amount to a rather serious sum (according to unofficial information, it is from 700 thousand to 1 million hryvnias). After the preliminary warning of power shutdown, a powerful generator was installed at the base, which partially provided Chornomorets with electricity.
It is also known that the training field at the base in Sovinione, due to interruptions in water supply and the timely provision of necessary fertilizers, according to the footballers, resembles a concrete pitch. This not only causes discomfort during training but also creates a risk of injuries.
Chornomorets’ problems do not end there. The debt pit for salaries to football players, coaches, and staff grows every month. As of today, the situation is such that debts have been accumulating since spring. As of May, the team members still have not received 30-40 percent of their salaries, and the club also owes the full salaries for June and July of this year.
The aforementioned problems disrupt the morale of the footballers and significantly affect the quality of their preparation for matches.