Beşiktaş Signs 18-Year-Old Zakhar Drachev

Beşiktaş has made a new move in its future squad planning. The black-and-white club has signed 18-year-old midfielder Zakhar Drachev, who last played for the Belarusian team FC Minsk.

It has been reported that Drachev, who has also played for the Belarus U19 National Team, arrived in Istanbul to complete his transfer and is expected to continue his work within the youth development structure.

18 appearances for the first team, 7 contributions in U19

Drachev played 18 matches for FC Minsk's first team but did not register any goals or assists. The young player's more significant contributions came at the youth level.

The Belarusian midfielder, who played 24 matches for FC Minsk's U19 team, scored four goals and provided three assists. It seems that Beşiktaş is investing more in the player's development potential than in immediate contributions to the first team with this transfer.

His departure from FC Minsk had been a topic of discussion

Drachev had been without a club since August 11. Reports in the Belarusian press claimed that the player left the club without notice before a match against Dinamo Minsk.

FC Minsk also announced last month that Drachev was suspended from the team due to his absence without a valid reason.

After this departure process, a new chapter opens for Drachev at Beşiktaş in Istanbul. How the black-and-white club plans to develop the young player and when he will approach the first team will be the main determining factors of the transfer.

Sources: NTV Spor