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Viktor Goncharenko, Then-manager of CSKA Moscow, played a pivotal role in securing the permanent signing of Croatian midfielder Nikola Vlašić from Everton. Goncharenko recognized Vlašić's talent and potential, having closely monitored his impressive loan spell at the club. Convinced of his abilities, Goncharenko pushed for the club's management to make the transfer permanent, eventually leading to a successful deal that brought Vlašić to CSKA Moscow on a permanent basis.