Spanish Club Deportivo Sets Sights on Dynamo Kyiv's Ukrainian Defender

Ukrainian Football Transfer Update

According to Главком: Deportivo, a Spanish football club, has added Dynamo Kyiv's Ukrainian defender Kostyantyn Vivcharenko to its transfer targets. According to the portal TaToTake, the 23-year-old player is under contract with Dynamo until June 2028, with a release clause set at €6 million. Vivcharenko previously attracted interest from Girona and received an offer from Philadelphia that could have reached €5 million including bonuses.

Other clubs that have shown interest in the player include:

• Greek side Panathinaikos
• Teams from the Netherlands and Belgium leagues

This season, Vivcharenko has made 29 appearances at the club level but has not recorded any goals or assists. Transfermarkt values him at €2.5 million. Meanwhile, Dynamo Kyiv is pursuing a transfer for 24-year-old central defender Bohdan Rakovicjan from Raków. Dynamo is prepared to submit an official offer for Rakovicjan, with the potential deal worth around €2.5 million.

Coaching Staff Changes

Additionally, the club Viktoriya Sumy has announced the end of its partnership with head coach Anatoliy Bezsmertnyi, who will continue his career within Dynamo Kyiv's structure. Bezsmertnyi, a former Dynamo defender, previously led teams including FC Poltava, Polissya, FC Lviv, and Viktoriya. Viktoriya Sumy currently sits in 8th place in the Ukrainian First League.

These developments highlight the activity of Ukrainian clubs in the transfer market, particularly Dynamo's efforts to strengthen its squad. Foreign interest in Vivcharenko reflects the growing reputation of Ukrainian players in European leagues. Furthermore, the coaching change at Viktoriya Sumy could impact a team striving to improve its standing in the First League, an important factor in the broader evolution of Ukrainian football.

In addition to pursuing Vivcharenko, Dynamo Kyiv is also looking to strengthen its defense by targeting a Romanian national team player. This move highlights the club's strategy of investing in talented defenders, which could enhance their competitiveness in both domestic and European competitions. For more details on this potential transfer, read about Dynamo Kyiv's offer for a Romanian defender.