
Makhachkalinsky “Anji” signed a contract with the midfielder of the Russian youth team Oleg Shatov, who had previously defended the colors of the Yekaterinburg Urals. The validity of Shatov’s contract with Anji is designed for four years.
The 21-year-old midfielder has played for the Urals since 2007 and marked 16 goals in 124 matches. In addition, on his account there are four accurate strikes in 11 games for the youth team.
Immediately after signing the agreement with Anji, Shatov told why the choice fell in favor of the Makhachkala team.
“I really wanted to play the Premier League and sincerely glad that my step up is connected with this club! Anji is now knowing and talking around the world, many famous players are ready to go here, so I was flattered when I found out that this club is interested in me. I know that the coach is interested in me, this always gives additional motivation,” Oleg quotes the official website of Anji .
Among the possible options for continuing his career, the midfielder was CSKA, continuing the struggle in the Champions League.
"I was close to the transition to CSKA, but everything that is done is done for the better." Anji "is a bright, ambitious club, and it is very interesting and important to be part of the new story. I hope that I can justify trust and please the fans with my game!" - concluded Shatov.