Oleksii Hutsulyak explains Ordabasy transfer with ambitious European goals

Ukrainian winger Oleksii Hutsulyak has officially joined Kazakhstan Premier League side Ordabasy as a free agent, signing a two-year contract with the club.

According to the player, a preliminary visit to Shymkent played a decisive role in his career choice. Meeting the club management and experiencing the local environment helped him finalize his decision.

“This reception was key – and after that we made the decision to stay here,” the player noted.

In addition, Hutsulyak praised the ongoing development of the city and the reputation of the local fan base. Building on the team's recent domestic success in both the league and the national cup, the newcomer emphasized that his expectations for the upcoming campaign remain extremely high.

The Ukrainian international highlighted European club competitions as the primary objective for the squad. He expressed hope that the team will advance as far as possible to bring Champions League fixtures to Shymkent.

Club representatives revealed that the winger also attracted interest from clubs in the United States and Japan before ultimately deciding to move to Kazakhstan. Management believes he could become one of the most prominent players in the local league.