BATE Is Set To Sign A Controversial Russian Footballer Known For His Rowdy Behavior

He has problems with alcohol and drugs.

Andrei Kapsky, head of BATE Borisov, responded to a question about negotiations with the 27-year-old controversial Russian forward Ivan Ignatyev.

It was previously reported that the player had passed a medical exam and participated in a photo shoot. However, the contract has not yet been signed, according to betnews.by.

— He’s a pretty high-level player—agents, lawyers. The process of finalizing the documents and paperwork is taking a bit longer than expected. We’re in communication; it’s a work in progress.

As for Ivan’s reputation, it’s one thing to be in his comfort zone in the Russian league—big cities, plenty of temptations. It’s another matter entirely when you find yourself in Spartan conditions, in European competitions. For European competitions, this will be a boost,” “Championship” quotes Kapsky as saying.

Ignatyev is a product of the Krasnodar youth system. In total, he has played 116 matches in the Russian Premier League, scoring 24 goals and recording 12 assists.

In 2018, UEFA, as reported by RBC, included Ivan Ignatyev in its list of the 50 most talented young players of the year.

However, in 2019, the player had a falling out with the management of his home club, Krasnodar, over a new contract, which led to his transfer to Rubin Kazan in 2020. Over three seasons, he played only 40 matches for the club and did not make any notable contributions.

At the same time, he was repeatedly involved in scandals. For example, in 2020, journalist Ivan Karpov reported that the player was forcibly removed from a nightclub on his birthday after he got drunk and began behaving rudely. Exactly one year later, he was seen dancing with a bottle of beer on one of the beaches in the UAE. This incident drew criticism from his social media followers, and the player himself later stated that this incident had become a black mark on his career.

After Ignatyev left Krasnodar, the Telegram channel “Mutko Against” reported that one of the reasons the club sold the player was drugs.

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