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The agent of Dynamo Kyiv striker Vladyslav Vanat discussed the future of his client amidst interest from Lazio, Inter Milan and other suitors.
The 23-year-old is a young centre-forward who rose through the ranks of the Ukrainian capital side and has now become a protagonist with the first team. This season, he has contributed with 17 goals and five assists in all competitions. He has also become a regular feature with the Ukrainian national team, scoring two international goals in 11 caps.
In an interview with FlashScore, football agent Vadim Shablii was asked about Vanat’s links to Lazio and Inter. The player’s representative insisted that his client has a promising future ahead and is capable of adapting to either Serie A or the Premier League.
Adaptability is quite an important skill in football now, so I believe the younger the player, the easier it is for him to integrate and adjust to the style of play needed by the team. Vanat can successfully play both in Serie A and in the Premier League.
Shablii also explained that the striker will ultimately pick the club that would provide him with the best project for his development, but his suitors will also have to satisfy Dynamo Kyiv’s request, as the player is still tied to a contract until 2027.
His transfer to one or another league will depend on which club offers him the best conditions for development and the best opportunity to realize his potential. Also, the conditions of the potential club must satisfy the transfer requirements of his current team, Dynamo Kyiv.
Lazio have already met Vanat on the opening matchday of the Europa League group stage last September. The attacker didn’t find much joy during that contest, as the Biancocelesti prevailed by three unanswered goals.
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