Veres has signed the Australian striker

Center forward Nathanael Blair joins Veres from Central Coast Mariners, reports the Rivne club's official website. The contract with the 22-year-old Australian runs until the end of June 2029. The player changes his club registration as a free agent. In January 2026, Blair left Perth Glory and joined the Central Coast Mariners on a free transfer. Nathanael played 13 matches for the club from Gosford, scoring three goals and providing one assist. The centre-forward also previously played for Western Sydney Wanderers, Leichhardt and Northbridge. The performer has five goals in eight matches for the Australian U-23 national team. Veres noted that Blair can play not only in the center, but also on any of the flanks of the attack. Nathanael became the first summer rookie of the "red and black" and opened the door to the Australian legionnaires at the club. We will remind, to the coaching staff of Oleg Shandruk.