Mladen Bartulovic finds himself at the center of a coaching dilemma as "Metalist 1925" has expressed strong interest in appointing the Croatian specialist as their head coach, according to reports. The situation is complicated - Bartulovic has already agreed to terms with "Alexandria," last season's Ukrainian Premier League silver medalists.
Negotiations between the Kharkiv club and the current "Zorya" coach have reportedly been productive. However, the Croatian has already given his consent to join "Alexandria," creating a difficult situation for all parties involved.
If Bartulovic does choose "Metalist 1925," he won't be working alone. His coaching staff would include Alexander Chizhov, Maxim Tsvirenko, and Andriy Polunin - the trio that helped the Kharkiv team secure their return to Ukraine's football elite.
Interestingly, the club has also made decisions regarding their women's team. Natalia Zinchenko has been appointed as the new head coach for the female squad.
By the way, "Polissya" has recently abandoned their pursuit of a Ukrainian national team debutant, though specific details about this player remain undisclosed.
Will Bartulovic honor his agreement with "Alexandria" or make the switch to "Metalist 1925"? The coming days should provide an answer to this coaching conundrum.
