Cádiz Club de Fútbol has officially announced the signing of Vladyslav Kopotun, a forward born on 21/10/2000 in Kovel, Ukraine, on a four‑year contract starting 5 July 2026. The player, coming from AD Alcorcón, arrives after scoring seven goals in 34 matches in Primera Federación and without prior experience in Spain's top two divisions.

What does Kopotun's arrival mean?

The new striker joins the sporting project under manager Imanol Idiakez, who will begin preseason this week. Kopotun, developed in CE Sabadell's youth system, will be the club's primary option to strengthen the attack and add freshness to a forward line that needs more consistent scoring.

Why is Cádiz betting on a third‑division player?

Club officials highlight that Kopotun was one of the most sought‑after scorers in the third tier, and his transfer was completed months before Christian Septién took over the presidency. The gamble rests on his adaptability and the promise of rapid progression to professional level.

How does his immediate future look?

The forward has already made his first statements as a Cadista: "Very happy to be part of this great family. I’m eager to start, to give everything for this badge." Integration will be gradual, but he is expected to feature in preseason friendlies and compete for a spot in the starting eleven.

What impact could he have in the 2026‑27 season?

With Kopotun's arrival, Cádiz Club de Fútbol aims to add at least ten more goals to the previous season's total, where the team averaged 1.2 goals per game. If he replicates his Primera Federación form, he could become a key figure in the fight for the top positions of Segunda División.

The signing, announced on a hectic Sunday afternoon, 5 July, comes amid an intensive reinforcement phase that also saw the presentation of Jokin Ezkieta. The combination of both forwards could give the coach more tactical options and deeper bench depth.

Cádiz Club de Fútbol, known as the yellow team, now has a new objective: turn Kopotun's promise into concrete goals that help the club solidify its push for promotion.