Neftchi sign Rufat Abbasov from Shamakhi

Neftchi sign Rufat Abbasov from Shamakhi

Neftchi has secured its first signing ahead of the new season.

Axar.az reports, citing the club’s press service, that the Baku-based team has added Rufat Abbasov to its squad from Shamakhi.

The 21-year-old defender has signed a three-year contract with the capital club and will wear the number 3 jersey.

It should be noted that Abbasov is a product of Neftchi, having joined the club’s academy in 2015. He was first promoted to the senior squad during the 2021/22 season, where he made two official appearances.

Over the past two seasons, he represented Shamakhi. Abbasov has also played 17 matches for Azerbaijan’s U-21 national team and has received a call-up to the senior national team.

Source: en.axar.az