Football player of the Kazakhstan U-21 national team David Esimbekov recalled his trial with the Cypriot "Aris" in an interview with Meta-ratings.kz, as reported by Sports.kz.
— At that time, I was not ready for such a transition. It was very difficult. You know how Alexey Nikolaevich (Shpilevsky) instills a certain style of football. He emphasizes constant pressing. I wasn't prepared for that.
— What impressed you about "Aris"?
— It’s a large club by Cypriot standards that has already achieved a lot. In terms of gameplay, organization, and fans—everything is at the highest level.
At the beginning of last year, David Esimbekov underwent a trial with the Cypriot "Aris" under the guidance of former "Kairat" coach Alexey Shpilevsky. However, later the midfielder signed a contract with the Russian "Chernomorets" until 2027.
He spent the second half of last season on loan at the capital's "Zhenis," after which he returned to "Chernomorets" from Novorossiysk.