Two Player Sales Bring €8 Million to Karpaty

Kryvbas and Karpaty Reshape Their Squads

According to Главком: Kryvbas has secured the permanent transfer of Ukrainian goalkeeper Oleksandr Kemkin from Lviv-based Karpaty. The new deal between the clubs runs until the summer of 2029. The 23-year-old shot-stopper spent last season on loan at Kryvbas, making 26 appearances and keeping seven clean sheets. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is estimated at €1 million.

Additionally, Kryvbas announced the departure of three players:

• midfielder Joel Mayi
• defender Carlos Rojas
• captain Maksym Zaderaka

Amid these changes, the club also signed midfielder Bar Lin, acquired from Maccabi Tel Aviv. Kryvbas finished last season in 7th place in the Ukrainian Premier League.

Karpaty Undergo Major Roster Overhaul

Karpaty from Lviv, meanwhile, have seen significant squad turnover. Player Nazar Domchak moved to Czech club Slavia for €5 million, setting a new club record for the most expensive transfer in Karpaty's history. Another Karpaty player, Babucarr Faal, signed with Czech side Viktoria Plzeň for €3 million, ranking as the second-largest transfer fee ever received by the club. Both deals surpassed the previous record set by the sale of midfielder Oleh Fedor during the winter transfer window of the 2025/26 season.

Domchak, 19, is a product of the Karpaty Football Academy and made his debut for the club's second team in the Ukrainian Second League in August 2023. During the 2025/26 season, he played 27 matches, recording 14 clean sheets-a tally that placed him among the top three goalkeepers in the UPL for that category. Last year, he also debuted for Ukraine's U-19 and U-21 national teams. Faal joined Karpaty in the winter of 2026 and has since played ten matches, scoring two goals and providing four assists.

Both clubs are actively reshaping their rosters, signaling their ambitions for the upcoming season.

Kryvbas's decision to sign Kemkin highlights their intent to strengthen the goalkeeper position, building on his successful loan spell. At the same time, Karpaty's transfers to Czech clubs reflect the growing international interest in Ukrainian football talent. By adapting to new circumstances, both teams are demonstrating proactive transfer strategies that could boost their competitiveness in the next campaign.

As Kryvbas and Karpaty continue to reshape their squads, the recent transfers highlight a significant shift in the Ukrainian football landscape. For a deeper insight into the financial implications of these moves, including details about the record-breaking sales of Karpaty's players to Czech clubs, check out the full story on the substantial fees involved.