Vitaliy Boyko, the 27-year-old Ukrainian midfielder who formerly captained LNZ, shared that he was told during the summer that the new coach did not have him in his plans. A call came from Yuriy Gabovda, Veres' sporting director, indicating the club's interest in him. Boyko affirmed that he began talks with Veres only after concluding all formalities with LNZ. Even with interest from five or six other clubs, he opted for Veres, stating it was important to hear from the head coach and management, who persuaded him that they needed him as a player and were counting on him. He also mentioned Veres showed a strong desire for him to join and convinced him to be part of their project. His current deal with Veres extends to June 30, 2027, and Transfermarkt estimates his market value at €400k.