Astana will continue in the UEFA Europa League having finished second in their group at the end of the 2017 season.

On 8 January, Stoilov signed a new contract with Astana,[1] but left to take over the vacant Kazakhstan nation team Managers position on 1 March,[2] with Grigori Babayan being announced as his interim replacement on the same day.

[12][13] On 27 July, Astana confirmed that their all-time leading goalscorer Patrick Twumasi had moved to La Liga club Deportivo Alavés,[14][15] the following day Yuriy Pertsukh was loaned to Atyrau.

[16] On 17 August, Hryhorchuk left Astana on compassionate leave with Grigori Babayan again stepping in as Caretaker Manager.

[17] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.