‘Fulham’ considers opening football academy in New Tashkent

The issue was discussed in London, where representatives of the club met with diplomats from the Embassy of Uzbekistan in the United Kingdom. From ‘Fulham’, Hugh Jennings, who heads the football development direction in the club, and leading commercial manager Brett McGoldrick took part in the negotiations. According to the agency, the meeting was held as part of the implementation of the president's instructions, announced at an open dialogue with investors and entrepreneurs dedicated to accelerating the construction of New Tashkent.

The Uzbek side told the British guests about measures to develop football in the country, search for and support young players, as well as plans to build sports facilities in New Tashkent. The club expressed its readiness to explore the prospects of an academy where young footballers would be trained according to British methodologies and standards.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to work out specific mechanisms for cooperation. There is no final decision on opening the academy yet, and the possible launch date of the project is not named.