Nariman Akhundzade, the Azerbaijani national team striker who transferred to the US team Columbus Crew, was interested in playing in the MLS.
Speaking for the first time after his transfer, the 21-year-old player explained the reason for choosing his new team.
"The option to play in the MLS was interesting to me, and I finally decided to move to the Columbus Crew team. It is always difficult to be away from home. Whether it is the USA or another place. All this is part of football life. Whether the adaptation process is easy or difficult, I will try to prove that my decision is correct. Even if the adaptation process takes time," he said in a statement to report.az.
The member of the Azerbaijani national team also shared his first impressions after arriving in the USA:
"I have been in America for two days now. I went to my first training yesterday, I saw a warmer attitude in the team than I expected, I was welcomed. Now I am looking forward to the day I will debut in Columbus Crew."
It should be reminded that Nariman Akhundzade's contract with Columbus Crew is valid until the summer of 2029. The US representative will pay Qarabag a little more than 1 million euros for the football player.
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Nariman Akhundzade, the striker of the Azerbaijani national team, sent a short message to the fans from the camp of "Columbus Crew", where he was transferred.
Idman.Biz reports that the 21-year-old striker noted in his short address that he is happy in "Columbus Crew".
"Hello, my name is Nariman, I am very happy to be in Columbus Crew!" - said our football player.
It should be reminded that Nariman Akhundzade's contract with "Columbus Crew" is valid until the summer of 2029. The US representative will pay "Qarabag" a little more than 1 million euros for the football player.