Ukrainian Under-21 international Max Kucheriavyi feels St Johnstone is the best place for his development after committing his future to the club.The 20-year-old this week penned a two year contract extension at McDiarmid Park in a deal that takes him through until the summer of 2025.Kucheriavyi has been involved with the first team squad for the majority of the season and, while he has seen limited game-time, is clearly someone highly rated by Perth management.He netted within minutes of his Ukraine U21 debut in a fixture against Israel towards the end of last year.“It was an easy decision to stay,” Kucheriavyi admitted after signing the extended contract at Saints.“I’m settled here and I am looking forward to working hard and progressing over the next few years.“From the moment I have arrived I have learned a lot.
I have to thank the gaffer and his staff for working with me.“I have made my first team debut and have also progressed into the Ukraine U21 squad.
I feel this is the right place for me to continue my development.”Kucheriavyi, since arriving at Saints, has enjoyed productive loan spells at both Brechin City and Kelty Hearts.Determined to nail down a first team starting spot in Perth, he insists the hard work must continue behind the scenes.He said: “My aim is to work hard every day in training and hopefully I can make an impact when the team needs me.“The strength in depth we have in the squad is there for all to see and that means no player can take his place for granted.
I need to keep pushing every day and I will work hard to impress.”Kucheriavyi made sure to thank St Johnstone and the people of Perth for the support he has received as the war continues back in his homeland.He said: “It has been a difficult
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