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Wales Online
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as striker makes admission on future and Modric in stunning send-off
Tonight's Swansea City transfer news as striker makes admission on future and Modric in stunning send-off These are your Swansea City headlines on Saturday, May 24 A banner in tribute to Real Madrid's Luka Modric is displayed by fans (Image: OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images ) These are your Swansea City headlines on Saturday, May 24. Kuharevich in future admission Swansea striker Mykola Kuharevich says he's open to re-joining Hibs again next season but says he'd also be happy to return to south Wales. The Ukrainian, 23, spent the season north of the border in the Scottish capital and seems to have enjoyed his football at Easter Road. He helped the club to third in the SPL, scoring six goals, to aid Hibs to overcome a poor start to the season to secure European football next term. Sign up to the Swansea City WhatsApp service to get breaking news and top stories sent to your phone That prospect of playing in Europe is something that could tempt the big forward into a return. Kuharevich said: "I would consider this opportunity to return to Hibs again if it happens, because I am fully adapted to the team. Article continues below "And, of course, there is a great excitement to feel the taste of European football together with the club and fans, from whom I have constantly experienced crazy support. "But I have a current contract with Swansea, so I am happy to spend the next season there too. The plan now is to rest, and after returning to work and the pre-season training camp, time will tell where I end up." Kuharevich has a year to run on his current deal, with the option of another 12 months also included in his SA1 contract. Pato signs for Pilgrims Jamie Paterson has signed a contract with League One side Plymouth Argyle. Paterson's contract with hometown club Coventry City has now elapsed and he'll link up with the Pilgrims next term. The 33-year-old left Swansea and pursued his career in MLS before returning to join Frank Lampard's Sky Blues. Now though he's keen to help the Green Army to get back into the Championship. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here. '[I feel] good. It's happened quickly,' Paterson said. 'My season finished just over a week ago with the play-offs, but I'm happy to get it done early, know where I will be next year and where I can focus my energy. 'Argyle are a big club. I've always enjoyed playing here, especially with the good atmosphere, and they are a club that are looking to try and get straight back up after getting relegated last season. My dad lives close to here as well, which is another positive, so I get to see him a bit more. 'Another reason was the project. Speaking to the gaffer (Miron Muslic), who's a really likeable character and somebody that's driven and wants to get promoted straight away, I just felt like it was something that I wanted to do, get done early and then I can get on my holidays and enjoy some time off.' Modric signs off Swansea investor Luka Modric was given a standing ovation on the occasion of his last game for Real Madrid. The footballing legend announced earlier this week that he would be leaving the club at the end of his contract. During Real's home clash with Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu this afternoon, the Croatian midfielder was given a fitting send-off by Los Blancos supporters. A huge tifo banner was unveiled at the stadium with the words "gracias, leyenda" and a picture of the 39-year-old emblazoned on it, while fans all stood up when his name was read out. A massive No 10 shirt was also laid out on the centre-circle before kick-off. His every touch during the first half was cheered wildly. In a statement to fans confirming his departure earlier this week, he wrote: "The time has come. The moment I never wanted to come, but that's football, and in life everything has a beginning and an end... On Saturday I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabéu. "I arrived in 2012 with the desire to wear the shirt of the best team in the world and with the ambition to do big things, but I couldn't imagine what came next. Playing at Real Madrid changed my life as a soccer player and as a person. "I feel proud to have been part of one of the most successful eras of the best club in history. I want to thank the club from the bottom of my heart, especially the president Florentino Perez, my teammates, coaches and all the people who have helped me during all this time. "Throughout these years I've experienced incredible moments, comebacks that seemed impossible, finals, celebrations and magical nights at the Bernabéu... We won everything and I was very happy. Very very happy. "But beyond the titles and victories, I carry in my heart the affection of all Madrid fans. I really don't know how to explain the special connection I have with you and how supported, respected and loved I have felt and feel. "I will never forget each ovation and all the gestures of affection you have shown me. Leaving with a full heart. Filled with pride, gratitude and unforgettable memories. Article continues below "And even though, after the Club World Cup, I'm no longer going to wear this shirt on the field, I'll always be a Madrid fan. Hala Madrid y nada más!"
Scotsman
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Swansea City striker holds Hibs transfer desire as he sends a message to ‘crazy' Easter Road fans
Swansea City striker Mykola Kuharevich reveals interest in returning to Hibs for third spell after helping secure third spot in Scottish Premiership. Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Swansea City striker Mykola Kuharevich says he would consider making a third move to Easter Road next season having helped Hibs secure third spot in the Scottish Premiership. The Ukrainian centre forward, 23, is currently contracted with the English Championship club until the end of next season - and there is also the option of an extra year in place. Kuharevich, who also spent season 2022-23 in Leith, managed 21 league appearances this time around, scoring four crucial goals as David Gray's side secured the best of the rest tag in the top-flight despite a horrific start to the season. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He's bagged six goals in total and has started 20 times under boss Gray - who is an admirer of the 6ft 4in ex-City Football Group prospect. Swansea City striker on Hibs future And with European football secured for the next term, Kucharevich has revealed that there is 'excitement' around qualifying as he ponders where he will be playing his football. He does concede that his Welsh parent club hold all the cards. He said: "I would consider this opportunity to return to Hibs again if it happens, because I am fully adapted to the team. And, of course, there is a great excitement to feel the taste of European football together with the club and fans, from whom I have constantly experienced crazy support. But I have a current contract with Swansea, so I am happy to spend the next season there too. The plan now is to rest, and after returning to work and the pre-season training camp, time will tell where I end up." Speaking after the 3-1 win over Dundee United earlier this month, goalscorer that day Kuharevich hailed the family feeling around the Easter Road club under the stewardship of Hibs icon Gray. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Swansea have new permanent manager heading into pre-season 'Even when I was out injured, I felt always like part of the team. It doesn't matter. Everyone, I think, feels part of the team,' he said. 'Because someone doesn't play and someone just has an injury, they are not forgotten. They come back; they make a difference. We have a big squad who can make a difference in every game. I think this is the right thing in the club. That's why we're in such a good place now. 'I just feel love for this club because it's a massive club, good city. Very good fans, stadium, everything. I enjoy it here. I enjoy playing at Easter Road in front of these fans – in every stadium in Scotland, really. I just try to help the team in every game.' Swansea, who finished 11th in the Championship, recently appointed Alan Sheehan as head coach on a permanent basis. The Irishman will want to run the rule over the striker during pre-season. And he is set to bring in Celtic's Darren O'Dea as his assistant boss. Fellow Irishman O'Dea is the Premiership champions' player pathway manager currently and will certainly have a decent knowledge of Kuharevich - who netted an excellent header against Celtic at Parkhead in the League Cup earlier in the campaign.
The Herald Scotland
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Mykola Kuharevich wants Hibs return but makes frank admission
The 23-year-old scored six league goals for Hibs in 20 starts on his season-long loan from the Welsh club this term. And he's now having to wait and see what the future holds for him in the new campaign after admitting he would certainly weigh up a return to Leith. Kuharevich said: "I would consider this opportunity to return to Hibs again if it happens, because I am fully adapted to the team. Read more: Hibs' pre-season return date: Deserved rest, Euro factor, and international stars How much prize money did Hibs earn from finishing third in the Premiership? "And, of course, there is a great excitement to feel the taste of European football together with the club and fans, from whom I have constantly experienced crazy support. "But I have a current contract with Swansea, so I am happy to spend the next season there too. "The plan now is to rest, and after returning to work and the pre-season training camp, time will tell where I end up."
Daily Record
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Mykola Kuharevich has perfect Hibs gift in mind as thank you for special times at Easter Road
The striker is approaching the end of his second loan spell in the capital having joined this term from Swansea City Motivated Mykola Kuharevich is driven to help Hibs into Europe as a thank you for his special times at Easter Road. The Ukrainian striker is approaching the end of his second loan spell in Edinburgh having joined this term from Swansea City. Kuharevich previously had a temporary deal in Leith during the 2022/23 term and has built a major affinity for the club. The 23-year-old hitman doesn't know what the future holds for him beyond the remaining three games of this Premiership campaign. But, if he is about to say goodbye for the final time, Kuharevich wants to do so in style and play his part in booking Hibs' ticket to the continent. David Gray's team are on the brink of qualification following the weekend win over Dundee United which thrust them three points clear of third-placed Aberdeen. Kuharevich hit the key second goal of the game in front of a jubilant crowd of over 18,000 who chanted about heading for Europe during an eighth-straight home win. Ironically, there's every chance the striker won't be there if Gray's side make it with parent-club Swansea signing him on a three-year deal just last summer. But that hasn't quelled Kuharevich's desire to make it happen as he said: 'Of course, it's obviously massive for everyone because not many players get to play in Europe. Not me, for example, and everyone wants to take this opportunity because, I understand, it's not often happening. We have to take it if it's so close. 'Because I'm here on loan, there is a bit of frustration, but I'm happy for the team and for the club. It doesn't matter, it's still a motivation. If you look at where we sit in the table, it's a really good place to be. "We have to make sure to finish where we want to finish. People at the club who have been in Europe before tell me this is incredible. I think for every club who can express themselves on the European arena, this is massive for everyone. Everyone wants it.' Helping to seal the qualification would provide his perfect thank you as he added: 'Yes and I think this is also my motivation because I understand the club gave me a lot. "I have been given a chance to play for a team who can qualify for Europe. I really appreciate it. I really want to give something to the club as much as I can.' Kuharevich certainly did his bit against United with his surging run away from visiting defence and angled 14th minute finish adding to Martin Boyle's scrambled opener for the hosts. Although United launched a second-half revival which brought a goal almost immediately after the restart from sub Kristijan Trapanovski, Gray's team sealed the deal when sub Dwight Gayle headed home fellow replacement Nicky Cadden's brilliant cross from close range. It was Kuharevich's sixth goal of a campaign where he lost six weeks over Christmas through injury and he said: 'It's a very good feeling. Very good feeling to score, to win. It's a massive win. We're all happy.' He was replaced near the end by Kieron Bowie and says the Scotland kid has a bright future as he explained: 'He's young, he's strong. He's got a good ability. He has the talent to be a really good player and he works so hard every day.' Bowie is set to be the future if Kuharevich becomes the past, but he'll leave with brilliant memories of life and gave an insight into how he will always cherish them from his two spells. He said: 'I'm really happy. I just feel love for this club because it's a massive club, good city. Very good fans, stadium, everything. I enjoy it here. "I enjoy playing at Easter Road in front of these fans, in every stadium in Scotland, really. I just try to help the team in every game. 'Especially now when we have such a good season, you learn a lot, I think. Because this is a special feeling. This is a very good mentality in the club. Inside the dressing room. "This has helped me and helped everyone for the future. Even when I was out injured, I felt always like part of the team. It doesn't matter. "Everyone, I think, feels part of the team. Because someone doesn't play and someone just has an injury, they are not forgotten. They come back, they make a difference. 'We have a big squad who can make a difference in every game. I think this is the right thing in the club. That's why we're in such a good place now.' Kuharevich admits he hasn't given much thought to his future for next season and beyond as he added: 'My focus is on these games. This last run of games. I want to achieve as much as possible and, after I take my holidays, we'll see. "Now I have to focus on finishing the season and do as much as I can now. "But whatever happens, I will always remember and appreciate my time here, of course. "This is a good time, good boys, good environment to be really happy. Especially when we're winning, when we had such a good run before. "It doesn't matter even that we lost last week because we came back with a massive win and we still can get a really good place for us to be.' Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football and listen to Record Sport's newest podcast, Game On, every Friday for your sporting fix, all in bitesize chunks.
Edinburgh Reporter
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Mykolo Kuharevich delighted with the massive three points
Hibs on-loan striker Mykolo Kuharevich was delighted after his goal helped secure a 'massive' win over Dundee United at Easter Road yesterday. The Ukrainian forward netted the second goal of the afternoon to help Hibs to a crucial 3-1 victory that puts the team three points clear in third-place. Kuharevich's low strike from outside the area was his second goal in as many games against United, though the 23-year-old insists he is indifferent to who he scores against so long as his goals help the team. Hibs move three points clear of Aberdeen in third place in the William Hill Premiership with a convincing 3-1 win over Dundee United at Easter Road. Credit: Ian Jacobs Credit: Ian Jacobs Credit: Ian Jacobs Credit: Ian Jacobs Credit: Ian Jacobs 'I enjoy every game when we are winning and when I am scoring,' he told HibsTV. 'It does not matter when it is Dundee United or anyone else. I try to score and do my best in every game. 'It was a very good feeling. I worked so hard for that. In the last game, I was unlucky and I tried to do my best. 'But today, I am really happy. Really happy for the team and myself. We done well today.' Martin Boyle's opener and Kuharevich's finish earned Hibs a two-goal cushion at the break, but a quick response following the restart from the visitors put pressure on Hibs in the second 45. The attacker was pleased with how he and his teammates dealt with United's threat, before Dwight Gayle would head in a third late on to ensure three points stayed in EH7. 'It was tough because they started the second half well. And we knew it, I think,' he added. 'But we did good to deal with that and get three points. 'Everyone is so happy,' he added. 'We enjoy to play games like this. This is massive. These last games are so important. 'We have pressure on us but it just gives us even more happiness after we get the result.' Like this: Like Related
