Korean Air signs a contract with Maxim to ‘play only in the championship game’ ahead of the championship game Maxim can stay in Korea or return to Qatar after the championship

Maxim 'Attack'

The title 'mercenary' (傭兵), which is commonly given to players from overseas, has recently been stopped being used in media and broadcasting.

If you take the dictionary meaning of 'a soldier hired for money' literally, there is no big problem, but in some cases, it can also mean 'a player who came only for the money'. 메이저사이트

However, the most accurate modifier for Korean Air men's volleyball foreign player Maxim Zhigarov (34, Russia, registered name Maxim) is 'mercenary.'

After confirming first place in the regular league, Korean Air let go existing player Murad Khan (registered name Murad), who played during the season, and signed a short-term contract with Maxim to complete the team's fourth consecutive championship.

Maxim, who participated in the V-League tryout ahead of this season but was not selected by the club, spent the season with Police Union in the Qatar League.

After the Qatar League ended, Korean Air contacted Maxim and asked if he could only play in the championship game, and Maxim readily agreed.

Although it is not a large amount, it is not a bad choice considering the contract period with Korean Air that expires after the championship game of the 2023-2024 season.

Maxim, who entered Korea on the 22nd, played in the first game of the championship match (3 wins out of 5) against OK Financial Group held at Gyeyang Gymnasium in Incheon on the 29th, exactly one week later, scoring 20 points and helping the team win 3-1. added. 메이저사이트

Before the game, Korean Air coach Tommy Tilikainen said, "Our team plays speed volleyball, and Maksim is a player whose strength is speed, so he is expected to fit well with our team." He also said that Maxim would be a good fit for our team despite having only worked with Korean Air players for a short period of time. It blended in well.

After the game, Maxim said, "I knew that Korean Air plays speed volleyball. I used to play speed volleyball as an Apogee Spiker, so it wasn't new to me," and added, "Today's game wasn't bad, and it will continue to get better. As the coach said, I am a good fit for this team." “I think he’s a player,” he said.

However, he declined to say whether he would continue to play in Korea in the future.

It is known that Maxim has also applied for the V-League draft for the 2024-2025 season. 토토사이트 순위