Muhammadali Urinboev joins Royal Antwerp FC

20-year-old Uzbek winger Muhammadali Urinboev has signed a four-year contract with Belgian side Royal Antwerp, as confirmed by the club’s official press service.

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The young talent, previously playing for FC Pakhtakor Tashkent, has committed to Antwerp until June 30, 2029.

According to sources, the transfer fee paid to Pakhtakor amounts to €750,000.

Muhammadali Urinboev is the younger brother of renowned Uzbek footballer Zabikhullo Urinboev. He also previously had a spell with the Brentford Youth Team in England.

During his time at Pakhtakor, Urinboev helped the club win three Uzbek league titles. He was also the top scorer of the U-20 Asian Cup, netting four goals for the Uzbekistan youth team.

In the current Uzbekistan Super League season, the winger appeared in 14 matches, scoring 5 goals and providing 3 assists for Pakhtakor.

Royal Antwerp, a five-time Belgian champion, finished fifth in the league last season.