The leadership of the Russian Premier League club Lokomotiv is pursuing a potential acquisition of Veles, a team currently competing in the First Division. This development was reported by Championship.com, citing a person close to the situation.
Lokomotiv is interested in purchasing Veles and also has plans to secure another club competing in the Second Division. At this stage, it remains unclear which club would be represented by Lokomotiv should the purchase go through, according to the same source familiar with ongoing negotiations.
Following the opening phase of the First League season, Veles is positioned in 14th place on the standings, reflecting a modest start and room for improvement under new ownership.
Earlier statements from Yuri Nagornykh, chairman of Lokomotiv’s board, indicated that the club has settled all previous debts and is now positioned to concentrate on player acquisition and squad development. He emphasized that there are no outstanding financial obligations or complaints, and that Lokomotiv’s sound financial standing enables a careful, budget-conscious approach to building the team over the course of the season.
In related matters, Grigory Ivanov, head of Ural, indicated that the club would stand by the family of the late 19-year-old former goalkeeper Davyd Alekseev, underscoring a commitment to community and club personnel beyond the pitch.