According to media rumours, other key players for the team, including centre forward Aleksei Khoblenko, may soon leave Chornomorets. Khoblenko was an important player for the Mariners under Kuchere.

Ukrainian centre-forward Aleksei Khoblenko, 31, may leave Chornomorets in the near future. Khoblenko joined the club on 24/07/2024, and his contract expires on 30/06/2026. In the 2025/2026 Persha Liga season, he has recorded 4 goals and 3 assists in 9 appearances. The former Ukraine U21 international, for whom he has 13 caps and 1 goal, has a current market value of €300k according to Transfermarkt.