Vladimir Ilyin left the "Fakel" club

Forward Vladimir Ilyin, who played for Voronezh's "Fakel" team last season, has officially left the club. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

The "Fakel" team’s press service announced this. Ilyin left the team due to the expiration of his contract.

Vladimir Ilyin has been with "Fakel" since the summer of 2024. At the end of the season, the team finished 16th in the Russian Premier League standings and was relegated.

Additionally, Ilyin played in 28 matches, scored four goals, and provided two assists. He is 33 years old and has previously played for various clubs in Russia's leagues, including Yekaterinburg's "Ural," Grozny's "Akhmat," "Tosno," "Kuban," "Kaluga," and "Krasnodar."

The Transfermarkt portal estimates Vladimir Ilyin's market value at 500 thousand euros. His experience and performances could be valuable for other teams in the future.

According to the official statement released by the club, Ilyin's departure is related to the conclusion of the contract between the parties. He is expected to continue his career with a new team thereafter.