Girona has taken action against Viktor Tsygankov, a 28-year-old Ukrainian player with a contract at the club, following his decision to share internal WhatsApp messages on Instagram. The messages, which were shared by Tsygankov, explicitly warned him of disciplinary measures if he spoke to the media without permission.
In the messages, Tsygankov was personally addressed by the club, reminding him that he needed the permission of the press officer before giving interviews or making public statements, as stated in his contract. Girona has refused to grant an interview to a journalist who had contacted them for a conversation with the player, stating that they are not allowing interviews with players at the moment.
Girona has opened a disciplinary procedure against Viktor Tsygankov, and it remains to be seen how this situation will be resolved.