The 26-year-old defensive midfielder joined Istra in the summer of 2022. Over two seasons in the yellow-green jersey, he made 69 appearances. In the 2-1 victory over Gorica at the beginning of this season, he scored his first goal and recorded a total of three assists. TM values him at one million euros. The club expressed their gratitude for every moment, effort, and emotion he put into every training session and match for the yellow-green jersey, and wished him success in his future endeavors both on the football field and in his personal life.

Oleksander Petrusenko is leaving Istra after two seasons. It was an emotional farewell as he came to say goodbye to his teammates before training in the camp at Bale. The coaches made a video for him, and he almost burst into tears. Coach Tramezzani expressed that while they are sad to see him go, they are happy for him as he moves to a higher level and wish him all the best.

Trainer Paolo Tramezzani confirmed that Oleksandr Petrusenko is leaving Istra 1961 for a club in Turkey. Tramezzani praised Petrusenko for his significant contribution to the team.

Petrusenko was also mentioned in the context of interest from the biggest Croatian clubs.