“In terms of its level, Khaikin is clearly suitable for teams from the top 5 European championships” – Yuri Semin

Russian goalkeeper Nikita Khaikin managed to show himself well in matches against top teams, he can play in clubs from the top five European championships, former head coach of the Russian national team Yuri Semin told Match TV.

Earlier it was reported that clubs from Poland, Germany and the English Championship are interested in the 27-year-old goalkeeper. The Russian had previously announced that he would leave the Norwegian Bodé-Glimt in December.

– It is difficult to say which European championship will suit Nikita and where he will go. But Khaikin had a great career at Bodø Glimt. He became the champion of the country and grew up as a football player. We saw how he played in matches against top teams – Roma, Arsenal. Everywhere he showed a very high level. I have no doubt that in terms of his level, Khaikin is clearly suitable for teams from the top 5 European championships. And I don’t know what Nikita will choose, he didn’t say, although I talked with him, ”Semin told Match TV.

Khaikin has been with Boude-Glimt since March 2019 and his contract expires on 31 December. In total, he played 77 matches in the Norwegian championship and conceded 79 goals.