Three clubs from Kazakhstan, Okzhetpes, Kyzylzhar, and Ordabasy, are reportedly interested in 36-year-old Ukrainian Centre-Back Yaroslav Rakitskyi. Chornomorets head coach Roman Hryhorchuk commented on the situation, stating that he felt it would be incorrect to give Rakitskyi advice, as the player is an adult and the decision is his alone. Hryhorchuk also believes that Rakitskyi is still capable of playing in the championships of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Ukraine. Rakitskyi, who has 54 caps and 4 goals for Ukraine, joined Chornomorets Odesa in March 2025 and his contract expires on 30/06/2026. In the current 2025/2026 season, he has made 16 appearances and scored 3 goals in the Persha Liga. His current Transfermarkt market value is €250k.