Former footballer of the Russian national team and Zenit Yuri Zhirkov may return to playing in the Russian Premier League (RPL). This is reported by the “Rating of Bookmakers”.
Several clubs want the 38-year-old defender in their squad. Among them is Ufa. It is noted that Zhirkov can sign a contract with the Ufa team already in the winter transfer window.
The former national team player has not played in official matches since June. Zhirkov is in the status of a free agent. He left Zenit after the end of the 2020/2021 season. Since September, the former footballer of the Russian national team has joined the amateur Aminevo, playing in 8 vs 8 tournaments.
Zhirkov has played for Zenit since 2016. Together with the club, he became the champion of Russia three times.
Zhirkov won most of the trophies together with the capital’s CSKA. In 2005 he won the UEFA Cup. As part of the army, Zhirkov won a total of 11 titles.
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