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FOXBOROUGH, MA– Ukranian international Illya Krupskyi WILL NOT JOIN the New England Revolution from FC Vorskla Poltava of the Ukranian Premier League.
LYON, FRANCE – JULY 24: Illia Krupskyi #2 of Team Ukraine runs with the ball during the Men’s group B match between Iraq and Ukraine during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de Lyon on July 24, 2024, in Lyon, France. (Photo by Matt McNulty – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
Illya Oleksiyovych Krupskyi is a 21-year-old, 5’10, 154lb defender from Vinnytsia, Ukraine.
A product of the Vinnytsia and Metalurh Zaporizhzhia academies, he has spent his entire career with Ukranian side FC Vorskla Poltava (2021-present) where he has played 52 career games (3,635 minutes).
Internationally, Krupskyi has made 10 appearances (1,230 minutes) for the Ukranian Youth National Team. He took part in the 2024 Olympics with Ukraine.
In total career numbers, the defender has contributed 2 career goals, 5 assists, along with 9 yellow cards and 1 red card.
Sources: The New England Revolution are in active negotiations to sign 20-year-old defender Illya Krupskyi.
Krupskyi currently plays for Vorskla Poltava of the Ukrainian Premier League. He has represented Ukraine at the youth level. #NERevs pic.twitter.com/TlbbyGh0CZ
— Seth (@SethMan31) November 28, 2024
On November 28th of 2024, Seth Macomber of the Blazing Musket had reported that New England Revolution were in active negotiations to sign defender Illya Krupskyi.
EXCL: Krupskyi’s move to MLS edges closer 🇺🇸🔜
According to our sources, Vorskla and New England Revolution have reached an agreement for the transfer of 20 y/o RB Illya Krupskyi 🤝#NERevs are currently negotiating personal terms with the 🇺🇦 U21 NT player
⏳🔜🤞 pic.twitter.com/H8DdhrKnm2
— Zorya Londonsk (@ZoryaLondonsk) December 7, 2024
On December 7th, 2024, Ukranian journalist Zorya Londonsk had reported that the New England Revolution had reached an agreement for the transfer of the player for a fee of $3,000,000.
Sources close to me confirmed that the pair had come to agreement with terms, however, Konstantin Sosenko, the agent of Krupskyi has stated via Sport Express that he is set to meet with Sporting Director Curt Onalfo to finalize the personal terms of the contract.
In the article, agent Konstantin Sosenko, was outspoken on how he was worried about Krupskyi and was looking for the player to remain in Europe. Sosenko had stated that two European clubs were interested in Krupskyi but could not publicly name the clubs.
According to sources, the clubs interested are Maccabi Haifa F.C., FC Shaktar Donetsk, & FC Dynamo Kyiv. According to TaToTake, an additional MLS clubs is also interested.
After connecting with Sosenko, he stated to me that negotiations with New England are “proceeding as correctly as possible.” He went on to note that the discussions are “maybe not going as fast as the Revolution would like” and doubled down on how the decision for himself & Illya is “very difficult choice in terms of its development and formation”. He finalized by stating that he thinks “everything will be positive”.
Sosenko confirmed to me that a decision on Illya Krupskyi’s future will be made AFTER December 15th.
Krupskyi to New England Revolution ❌
Vorskla defender Illya Krupskyi’s move is OFF
Despite the ~€3M+ (MLS record fee for a RB*) agreed by the clubs (as disclosed by IK’s agent) the player has chosen to stay at VP – only wanting a move to 🇪🇺
IK has no other offers atm though https://t.co/ZKfUKVb0J0
— Zorya Londonsk (@ZoryaLondonsk) December 29, 2024
On December 29th, Ukranian journalist Zorya Londonsk had reported that the deal to New England Revolution was officially off.
Krupskyi’s agent, Konstantin Sosenko, stated that Krupskyi would remain at FC Vorskla Poltava and will only transfer to a new team if they play in Europe.
The deal for Krupskyi ($3,000,000) would have been an MLS record signing for an outside back.
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