The Ukrainian full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko is close to joining the Turkish team of Galatasaray for the transfer fee of £10 million from Arsenal. However, these rumors are yet to be confirmed by the Gunners' full-back. Lack of game time under Mikel Arteta is forcing Zinchenko to make a move away from one of the most successful clubs in Premier League history. The Ukrainian player Zinchenko joined his current club, Arsenal, in the year 2022 after leaving one of the most decorated managers in the world.
At Manchester City, he shone as a full-back and was once considered one of the best left-backs in the world. Additionally, he won 4 first division titles at Manchester City. But Oleksandr Zinchenko career started way before he appeared in blue in Shakhtar Donetsk. Later, he reached the pinnacle of his career when he was playing for a Russian club, FC Ufa. It will be interesting to see how the future of the full back unfolds amidst his uncertain players.
Oleksandr Volodymyrovych Zinchenko was born on December 15, 1996, in Radomyshl, Ukraine. As of 2025, Oleksandr Zinchenko age is His parents, Volodymyr and Irina, supported his football dreams early. War forced his family to flee as refugees in 2014. They lived in his uncle's garage in Moscow.
FC Ufa gave him professional football in Russia. Manchester City spotted his talent and paid £1.7 million in 2016. Pep Guardiola converted him from midfielder to left-back. The tactical switch proved genius. He won four Premier League titles at City. Arsenal signed him for £30 million in July 2022.
Physical Attribute: Oleksander Zinchenko height is 1.75m and Oleksandr Zinchenko weight falls under the range of 60 kg to 65 kg, which helps the Ukrainian with pace and improved agility on the flanks.