Former Ferencváros Footballer Ihor Haratin Joins Veres Rivne Amid Conscription Concerns
Haratin signs with Ukrainian top league team to avoid military draft amid ongoing conflict.
Ihor Haratin, a former player of the Hungarian club Ferencvárosi TC, has been at the center of recent developments concerning potential conscription in Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Haratin, 29, was reportedly detained at a checkpoint while traveling with his family near Técső.
According to reports from Mandiner and m4sport.hu, there was initially concern about Haratin being sent to the front lines.
However, his current club, Kolos Kovalivka, refuted the claims of immediate deployment, acknowledging only the potential risk.
In a move to secure his exemption from mandatory military service, Haratin has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Veres Rivne, a team that currently ranks ninth in Ukraine's top football division.
This transfer is significant as players in the country's first division are allegedly exempt from national military service, unlike those playing in lower leagues.
Previously, Haratin was part of Kolos Kovalivka but had only participated in three matches for their first team.
Consequently, he was moved to the reserves, which play in the third division.
Athletes in this league are reportedly not granted the same exemption from conscription as their counterparts in higher divisions.
Haratin's career includes a successful stint at Ferencvárosi TC, where he won four Hungarian championships between 2019 and 2021. He was a pivotal player under coach Serhiy Rebrov, contributing to the team's qualification for the UEFA Champions League group stages and scoring a penalty against FC Barcelona.
His recent move highlights the challenges faced by professional athletes in Ukraine, balancing their sports careers with the implications of national service during a time of conflict.
Haratin, 29, was reportedly detained at a checkpoint while traveling with his family near Técső.
According to reports from Mandiner and m4sport.hu, there was initially concern about Haratin being sent to the front lines.
However, his current club, Kolos Kovalivka, refuted the claims of immediate deployment, acknowledging only the potential risk.
In a move to secure his exemption from mandatory military service, Haratin has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Veres Rivne, a team that currently ranks ninth in Ukraine's top football division.
This transfer is significant as players in the country's first division are allegedly exempt from national military service, unlike those playing in lower leagues.
Previously, Haratin was part of Kolos Kovalivka but had only participated in three matches for their first team.
Consequently, he was moved to the reserves, which play in the third division.
Athletes in this league are reportedly not granted the same exemption from conscription as their counterparts in higher divisions.
Haratin's career includes a successful stint at Ferencvárosi TC, where he won four Hungarian championships between 2019 and 2021. He was a pivotal player under coach Serhiy Rebrov, contributing to the team's qualification for the UEFA Champions League group stages and scoring a penalty against FC Barcelona.
His recent move highlights the challenges faced by professional athletes in Ukraine, balancing their sports careers with the implications of national service during a time of conflict.
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