--- title: "Ivan Varfolomeev extends his contract with Lincoln City until the summer of 2030" description: "Ukrainian midfielder Ivan Varfolomeev has extended his contract with English side Lincoln City until the summer of 2030. The 22-year-old midfielder recently received his first call-up to the Ukraine national team for the Nations League matches." date: 2026-09-24T05:26:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ivan-varfolomeev-extends-contract-with-lincoln-city-until-2030 tags: [ivan-varfolomeev, lincoln-city, ukraine-national-team, football, contract-extension, championship] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Ivan Varfolomeev extends his contract with Lincoln City until the summer of 2030 ![Ivan Varfolomeev in the red and white striped Lincoln City kit after extending his contract until summer 2030](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/24/ivan-varfolomeev-prodlil-kontrakt-s-linkoln-siti-do-2030-goda/ivan-varfolomeev-prodlil-kontrakt-s-linkoln-siti-do-2030-goda-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Ivan Varfolomeev extended his contract with Lincoln City until the summer of 2030; his previous deal was set to expire in 2029. - The Ukrainian moved to the club from Czech side Slovan in the summer of 2025 for 800,000 euros and has made 45 appearances for Lincoln. - At the end of the previous season, Varfolomeev was named the team's best young player and helped them earn promotion to the Championship. - Recently, the midfielder received his first call-up to the Ukraine national team for the Nations League matches. Ukrainian midfielder Ivan Varfolomeev has officially committed to English side Lincoln City on a long-term basis. According to Sport RBC.UA, citing the club's official website, the 22-year-old midfielder signed a new deal running until the summer of 2030. His previous contract was set to expire a year earlier — in 2029 — so the extension was a logical step for both parties: the club secured one of its key young players, while Varfolomeev himself gained a guarantee of stable development within the Lincoln system. ### The essence of the deal and the club's position The Lincoln City board view the contract extension with the Ukrainian as an important element of their strategy for building the team for the future. For a club that, at the end of the previous season, earned promotion from League One to the Championship, retaining players directly involved in that success is of paramount importance. At the end of the season, Varfolomeev was named the team's best young player, which made him one of the central figures in the coaching staff's plans for the coming years. ### The path from Simferopol to the English Championship Ivan Varfolomeev is a native of Simferopol, a product of the local Tavriya academy, as well as Lviv's Karpaty and Rukh. His position is central midfielder. He began his senior career at Rukh: in February 2021, he made his first-team debut in a Ukrainian Premier League match against Donetsk's Shakhtar, coming on as a substitute. In total, he made three appearances for the Lviv side, after which in 2022 he moved to Czech side Slovan, where he became a regular starter and played 63 matches. In the summer of 2025 — to be precise, in August — Varfolomeev transferred to English Lincoln City for 800,000 euros. ### Statistics and recognition During his time at Lincoln, the Ukrainian has made 45 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal and providing four assists. His performances were one of the factors that allowed the team to reach the Championship. In the current season of England's second tier, the midfielder has already played 9 matches and recorded one assist. As of the start of September 2026, Lincoln City sits 12th in the Championship table, with 11 points from 8 matches played. ### The Ukraine national team and prospects The rapid progress of the young footballer has not gone unnoticed by the national team's coaching staff: recently, Varfolomeev received his first call-up to the Ukraine national team for the Nations League matches. At the youth level, he is a regular player: since 2024, he has made 14 appearances for the U-21 team, and previously represented the country's youth national teams. Thus, the contract extension with Lincoln City coincided with a new stage in his career — the transition from the youth level to the full national team. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Ukrainian foreign player signs new contract in England after call-up to the national team](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/ukrayinskiy-legioner-pislya-vikliku-zbirnoyi-1790227363.html) - Продление до лета 2030, переход из «Слована» за 800 тыс. евро, 45 матчей, приз лучшего молодого игрока, вызов в сборную. - [Ukraine national team player extends contract with English club until 2030](https://sport.nv.ua/football/ivan-varfolomeev-prodlil-kontrakt-s-linkoln-siti-do-leta-2030-goda-50644067.html) - Подтверждает срок контракта до лета 2030 года. - [Varfolomeev extends contract with Lincoln City until 2030](https://ua.tribuna.com/football/1000000378541-varfolomyeyev-prodovzhyv-kontrakt-z-linkoln-siti-do-2030/) - Подтверждает факт продления и срок до 2030 года. - [OFFICIAL. Ukraine national team player signs contract with English club](https://sport.ua/news/909633-ofitsialno-futbolist-sbornoy-ukrainy-podpisal-kontrakt-s-angliyskim-klubom) - Подтверждает официальный статус сделки. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Until what year did Ivan Varfolomeev extend his contract with Lincoln City? **A:** The new deal runs until the summer of 2030; his previous contract was set to expire in 2029. ### Q: For how much did Varfolomeev transfer to Lincoln City? **A:** In the summer of 2025, he moved from Czech side Slovan for 800,000 euros. ### Q: Has Varfolomeev been called up to the Ukraine national team? **A:** Yes, he recently received his first call-up to the national team for the Nations League matches. ### Q: What position does Lincoln City hold in the current season? **A:** As of the start of September 2026, the club sits 12th in the Championship, with 11 points from 8 matchdays.