Ural Ekaterinburg officially signed Orenburg midfielder Timur Ayupov as free agent.

Ayupov signed two-year contract. He is a son of Ansar Ayupov, who works as assistant coach in Ural second team.

29-year-old player spent last four seasons with Orenburg. He played 118 matches in total scoring five goals, four of them made in past RPL season.