Uzbek national team players refused to transfer to Iranian clubs
After Rustam Ashurmatov joined the Iranian club, several teams from Iran showed interest in other Uzbek football players.
After Rustam Ashurmatov joined the Iranian club, several teams from Iran showed interest in other Uzbek football players, but were rejected.
In particular, the Tehran club Istiklol wanted to get striker Igor Sergeev and defender Khodjiakbar Alizhanov from Tashkent Pakhtakor. According to an insider Narzulla Saidullaev, both players rejected all offers. They intend to stay at the club and fight for the Uzbek league title.
Igor Sergeev has played 15 Super League games this season, scoring 11 goals and making one assist. He played 75 matches for the Uzbek national team. According to the Transfermarkt portal, its market value is 1 million euros.
Dynamo Samarkand defender Jahongir Urozov also rejected an offer from the Persepolis Iranian club. Teams from Iran, Qatar, Bulgaria and Russia have reportedly shown interest in him. However, the footballer himself aspires to continue his career in one of the leading European leagues. It is known that two Italian clubs and one German club are interested in him.