Ignatiy Nesterov has been training in Bunyodkor since 6 July, but he has been officially presented as Bunyodkor member on Wednesday. He signed 3.5 years deal with FC Bunyodkor and he will play under no. 1 jersey.

Alexander Shapran, FC Bunyodkor general director, said: “We agreed with Pakhatakor management and since this moment Nesterov is official Bunyodkor member.

Iganatiy Nesterov said: “After eight years playing in Pakhtakor, I felt it’s time to change something in my career. I am very glad to be in Bunyodkor. New coaches and high goals... It will be very interesting to work with such a famous coaches who works in Bunyodkor staff now.”

Luiz Felipe Scolari, FC Bunyodkor head coach, said: “Nesterov played very well for Pakhtakor in championship first half, I watched matches which he have played for his former club. He works very hard during trainings and if he continue to work same, probably, he will play in starting squad against Shurtan on 25 July.”