Ural President Grigory Ivanov appreciated the possibility of inviting defender Yuri Zhirkov and striker Alexander Kokorin to the team. His words are quoted by “RB Sport”.
Ivanov said that the signing of Zhirkov will definitely not take place, since the team has Leo Goglichidze, who occupies the position of left-back. According to the president of Ural, Kokorin’s invitation directly depends on finances. “We’ll hardly pull his transfer. If Sasha himself wants to come with our money, we will be glad to see him. But I think this is hardly possible, “Ivanov said.
The specialist said that breeders are constantly working and looking for options to strengthen the club playing in the Russian Premier League (RPL). At the same time, Ivanov noted that he did not intend to talk about possible transfers. “As soon as you start talking about a football player, he immediately becomes more expensive in price. As there is clarity, the journalists will immediately find out, ”he said.
Earlier it was reported that the Italian Fiorentina intends to lease Kokorin. If the club does not succeed, then they are ready to prematurely terminate the contract with the Russian, which is valid until 2024. It is noted that Fiorentina is already looking for suitable teams for Kokorin in order to get rid of the player in January.
The contract of the five-time Russian champion Zhirkov with Zenit expired on July 1, 2021. Since then, the 38-year-old has been a free agent.
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