Ivan Kalyuzhnyi, a midfielder for the Ukraine national team and Oleksandriya, expressed his desire to play for Manchester City, stating that it's his dream club.

Yozhef Sabo, the former head coach of the national team of Ukraine, made comments about Oleksandriya midfielder Ivan Kalyuzhnyi, suggesting that if he continues to perform at the same level in the second half of the season, representatives from Manchester United or Manchester City might become interested in him. Sabo remarked that Kalyuzhnyi, who was previously not widely recognized, has the potential to progress and become a top defensive midfielder. However, he cautioned against over-praising the player based solely on his current performances in the Ukrainian Premier League.