A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
Outlook
Settling-in period is still under way.
Worried by competition from a new signing Roman Frolov
Moderate
Cause
A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Asking for a language tutor
Moderate
Cause
The language barrier is wearing on him.; He still does not speak the local language.
Squad status changed
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Shamakhi
Moderate
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would be a lateral move. A bid has already been rejected. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Returned to full training after injury
Minor
Cause
The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
Teammates admire his big-club pedigree
Serious
Cause
Mutual professional respect underpins this.
He has started to want: To learn the language
Mind
Signed as a free agent
Decision
Movement
Igdir FK
Sealed the dream move of his career
Struggling to settle into the squad
Serious
Cause
The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.