I didn’t get into Yaroslavl, but I still got a chance. Volkov is going to “Admiral”.

He didn’t fit into the Yaroslavl team, but he got a chance. Volkov is going to play for Admiral.

It’s not easy to leave the Lokomotiva system. Alexander Volkov’s story serves as a clear example of this. The forward doesn’t fit into the playing style of Yaroslavl’s team, nor does he meet the standards of skill level. However, the club’s management decided to keep him on loan last week, retaining his rights as a player. The paradox is that he was kept on loan, not to replace the team’s core players. Now, Volkov’s path lies in Vladivostok.

The logic behind this transfer is clear: Alexander Ardašev, the sports director of Admiral, has worked in Lokomotiva for many years. His old professional connections played a crucial role in this decision. For the club in the Far East, this means getting a experienced forward without long-term commitments. For Volkov, it means stability in his playing career and a fair compensation.

Can Volkov make a significant step forward in his development in the Far East? That remains a question. But one thing is clear: at Admiral, he will get everything he lacked in Yaroslavl – regular ice time and the trust of the coaching staff. For a forward, this is a significant step forward in his career.