“I had to leave Lokomotiv Tashkent due to conflicts with the management, as we agreed to terminate the contract. I received an offer from Ordabasy and I agreed to join the club. Ordabasy, who is playing in the UEFA Europa League, is a new challenge for me. It is a step forward for me”, he said.

The 31-year-old, who as 83 international caps and 28 goals, was a key figure in Lokomotiv’s impressive FA Cup triumph, Uzbekistan Football Federation said.