ESPN reports that Ajax Amsterdam, the most decorated football club in the Netherlands, has decided against signing Eduard Spertsyan from Krasnodar, who also plays for Armenia's national team. Sources indicate the decision stems from Spertsyan's current involvement with Russian football.
"The club acknowledges Spertsyan's footballing talent," the report states, "but political concerns regarding Russia have created obstacles. Consequently, the transfer from Krasnodar will not proceed."