Midfielder, Ivan Varfolomeev has signed a new four-year contract at Lincoln City until June 2030.
Since the 22-year-old’s move from Slovan Liberec in August 2025, he has scored one goal in 45 total appearances and was part of their League One title-winning team last season, which saw the Imps regain promotion to the second tier after a 65-year absence.
Varfolomeev has also gained his first international senior call-up for Ukraine in their UEFA Nations League fixtures across the now-merged September and October 2026 international window.
Lincoln City Sporting Director, Jez George believes that Varfolomeev’s commitment to a new contract represents “great news” for the club’s long-term vision given his impressive progress.
“Ivan has been on a huge upward trajectory across this calendar year, having spent his first four months settling in and adapting to the demands of English football.
“As expected, after making such a significant contribution to our success in the second half of last season, Ivan has made a seamless progression into the Championship and thoroughly deserves his senior international call up. This is a great source of pride to Ivan and everyone associated with Lincoln City Football Club.”
George added that Varfolomeev’s international call-up at the senior level marks a proud achievement for him and his family given Ukraine’s ongoing conflict against Russia.
“With the ongoing conflict and Ivan’s parents back in Ukraine, there is added significance for Ivan and his family in him representing Ukraine at any level but especially the senior team.
“We are delighted for Ivan, and I am sure all Imps fans will watch avidly what we hope will be a full debut for Ukraine before he returns to Lincoln after the international break.”