Former Dynamo Kyiv defender Vladyslav Vashchuk commented on the transfer of defender Illia Zabarnyi to PSG.
Vladyslav Vashchuk— This is very good for Illia, for the entire nation, and for our football. This is a sign that our football is moving forward. I am pleased when a defender is bought for such large sums. The club that won the Champions League and will fight for the highest places. It is very good that we have players in Real, Roma, PSG, and Arsenal. They represent our country at a high level and prove with their game that we can play in high-ranking clubs. I think Illia will fight only for a spot in the starting lineup.
I believe this is a great plus for all Ukrainian football, for the fans, and for the young generation. I don’t think this is a sideways step, a wrong move. PSG won the Champions League — it must be won too. This is a big plus for Illia. In general, French football is technical; they are thoughtful and read the game. I wouldn’t say it’s such fast football, but I like it.
The Russian Safonov? I don’t know all the nuances. I know they wanted to sell him or loan him out. If that happens… And if not — in training, Zabarnyi will likely strike a bit harder, Vashchuk said.
