Igor Lysenko, a sports journalist running the Telegram channel Dnipryanyn, reports that a new football club called "Dnipro 1918" is being established in the city of Dnipro. The announcement comes amid significant changes in the local football landscape.
Local media has already recorded an interview with the club's owner, though they're keeping the identity under wraps for now. One detail that has been revealed is the initial budget - a respectable $3.5 million to kickstart operations.
"The new project represents a fresh chapter for football in Dnipro," sources close to the situation have indicated.
Interestingly, the new "Dnipro 1918" will have no connection to the original "Dnipro" formerly owned by Igor Kolomoisky, nor to "Dnipro-1" which recently suspended its activities. This marks a completely new beginning for football in the city.
Worth noting that as a brand new entity, the club will need to follow established protocols for entering professional competition. This means they'll likely spend their first season in amateur football before potentially advancing to Ukraine's Second League.
The name "Dnipro 1918" suggests a connection to the city's history, though specific details about the meaning behind the year in the club's name haven't been disclosed. Will this new football project succeed where others have struggled? Dnipro football fans certainly hope so.
