Viktar Hancharenka left PFC CSKA

Viktor Hancharenka was appointed PFC CSKA head coach in December 2016. During his spell Red-Blues won 82 games out of 167, clinched Russian Super Cup, twice finished runners-up in Russian League and advanced to UEFA Europa League Quarterfinals in 2018. In the same year PFC CSKA twice beat Real Madrid in UEFA Champions League Group Stage.

— It was an honor for me to work in such a great club as PFC CSKA. It was a very interesting and best period in my coaching career at the moment. We have had both spectacular victories and disappointing defeats in just a little more than four years. But there was never any indifference in the team, the players fought for the red and blue colors. Maybe I was too emotional at times, but only because I lived for the Army Men club. This magnificent period will always remain in my heart.

I would like to express my gratitude to the management, the entire coaching and administrative staff, the club staff, and the players.

I would also like to express a special thanks to our fans, who always support the team from the first to the last minute. I remember a figure as tall as I am and the banners with quotes on the fan stand, when I was disqualified for several matches, I appreciated that. CSKA will always be the first!