Director of Bunyodkor FC Murad Aliev answered the questions of the media about the club's debt to Rivaldo and Denilson, and the steps that are being taken done to resolve it.

The situation with Bunyodkor FC is known to many. At that time, those were deals entered into with Zeromax. But it has lasted until this period, Murad Aliev stated.

We are negotiating with Rivaldo's lawyers. We will try to reach an agreement. We will consider the ways that will not harm the club as much as possible. We have contacted senior officials of Zeromax - what was the situation like then, he said.

- Is Bunyodkor late to file an appeal?

- This has been going on for more than 10 years. A Russian lawyer was hired. We could only negotiate.

- A certain part of Bunyodkor academy was also added to Chilonzor City development project? Isn't that alarming?

- For now, this issue is open. There was a place that said "From an empty parking lot." Depends on what is being built. Is it useful for academia or not? Management will work on this. That project is currently on hold.

- Debt will be repaid through what funds?

Uzbekneftgaz is the owner of the club. They will solve this issue.

- What exactly is in the deal with Rivaldo?

- At that time, the contract was entered into with Zeromax, not with Bunyodkor. This issue is being investigated.

- Is it the responsibility of Uzbekneftgaz to repay the debt?

- We are considering this from all sides with lawyers.

- They said that the debt is estimated at 9.5 million euros. This is equal to Bunyodkor’s annual budget?

- 2-3 year budget. Note that this is not the final value. Negotiations are ongoing.

- Does Bunyodkor owe money to other foreign players?

- No. If there was a debt, PFL and UFA would not have allowed the team to the championship. Rivaldo and Denilson have now come out because the case has been prolonged. This process is the first time for the current leadership.