Volodymyr Baienko: Maya transfer is part of a long - term club strategy

FC CEO Kryvbas Volodymyr Bayenko told about signing the 19-year-old Ecuador attacking midfielder Jhoel Maya, who became the second football player from this country in the history of the club.

- Under the veil of the transfer window, our club presents Jhoel Maya. Tell us about this player.

- Jhoel is a young guy who has proven himself well in his championship. Our scouts have paid attention to him because he has speed, he has a good fine - all that is needed for our club. We, along with the trainer, came to the conclusion that he is a promising player who can become a great star in the future.

- A young guy from Ecuador to adapt in Europe, even in Eastern Europe is a difficult challenge. What conditions did the club create to help him?

- We have a large diaspora of Latin American players at the club, so I think he will have no serious adaptation problems. Team partners will surely help you get used to the requirements of the coaching staff and the features of our championship.

For comparison: our first legionary from Latin America, Mendoza, was much more difficult to adapt. And now we have already created all the conditions for young players to progress. We hope that Joel will quickly enter the rhythm - both the championship and the training process.

- What will be its role in the next rounds? Is it a rotation player or potentially - starting composition?

- Is the decision of the coaching staff. It all depends on how Joel shows himself in training and how quickly he can adapt. The Ukrainian Championship is highly intensity and a large number of power struggle - these are not quite typical features for Latin American championships. However, the individual qualities of the Maya at a very high level. If he quickly gets used to the new style of the game, he will be able to benefit in the near future.

- Can this transfer be considered as part of the club's long -term strategy - in particular, establishing links with the South America market?

- Yes, it is a transfer with a sight for the future. Jhoel is a young player, and modern football trends are changing: now more attention is paid to the young, as they are more durable, are more restored and have greater potential for further sale. So yes, we are building a club with a look at the future, and this transfer is part of a long - term strategy.

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