Solomon Kverkvelia Signs With Lokomotiv

Georgian international defender Solomon Kverkvelia has signed a loan deal with Lokomotiv, valid until the end of the season. The defender chose #33 shirt.

Solomon Kverkvelia: - Signing with Lokomotiv is a great challenge for me, and a step forward. I have talked to manager Yuriy Syomin and he made clear what role he wanted me to play and how we were going to work. His trust inspires me. I'm about to start practicing with the team and I'll try to gel with the guys fast.

My memories of the stadium are most pleasant. I've played here many times against Loko and the atmosphere was always festive. I wonder how it would feel being home here.

BIOGRAPHY

Solomon Kverkvelia, defender

Born on February 6, 1992 in Samtredia, Georgia. He was brought into football by his father who was a passionate fan. At 7 Solomon played at the local team "Gloria", at 13 went to the capital Tbilisi to start praciticing with Dynamo, and then move to Tengiz Sulakvelidze Academy.

In 2009 the player went on trials to Zenit and managed to sign a contract with them but played only for the youth team. After one of encounters between Zenit and Rubin, the Kazan scouts turned their eye to the youngster. On July 17, 2011 the defender made his debut at the Rubin main team in the round of 32 of the Russian Cup. At Rubin he also made his first appearance in the RFPL and a European competition. In his total 111 games for the club, Solomon scored 3 goals.

Internationally, Solomon has been through all stages at Team Georgia: junior, youth, until on March 5, 2014 he made his debut at the main team. He has won 20 caps so far.