The Ravan Chronicle
Market10 Aug 2026
Javid Huseynov puts it in writing
“This is not anger. I have thought about it for months, and nothing that has happened lately changed my mind.” The request is on a desk at Ravan, and it is not being withdrawn.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Rufat Madatov stays put
“The easiest signature of my career.” Rufat Madatov and Ravan agree another 4 years, and the manager can plan around him rather than about him.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Agil Nazarov in a row with a teammate
It was not about football and everybody who saw it knows that. Two men who have to play together on Saturday said things at Ravan this week that will take longer than a week to unsay.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Agil Nazarov asks for a word with the manager
“I would rather say it to his face than read about it.” The meeting was requested by the player, which tells you most of what you need to know.
Squad10 Aug 2026
The manager makes an example of Dimitrij Ramazanov
“If you cannot run for the shirt, somebody else will wear it.” No name was used and none was needed; every player in that room knew who it was for.
Market10 Aug 2026
Roman Nesterov is free to find somewhere else
“I was told straight, and I would rather have it straight.” The manager at Ravan has been clear about where Roman Nesterov stands, which is more than many ever get.
In brief
- Market Agil Nazarov linked with a move away
- Market Maksim Khalilzade goes out on loan