Athletistic / Basketball Vadim Mikhalevsky, representing the interests of Zenit head coach Javier Pascual, addressed the rumors regarding the coach’s negotiations with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

“Xavi has a valid contract with Zenit. The coach is due to meet with the club’s management, where plans for next season will be clear. It’s no secret that a number of top Euroleague clubs show a serious interest in Pascual. But at this stage, everything that appears in the press is only speculation”, is quoted Mikhalevsky by “Championat.com” in reference to the telegram channel “Free Agent”.

Recall that last season, the Saint Petersburg club, under the leadership of Javier Pascual, won the first championship in its history in the VTB United League, beating CSKA (4-3) in the final series. “Zenith” was able to get the title, losing in the series 1-3.

In February this year, Zenit, along with two other Russian clubs – CSKA and UNICS – were suspended from Euroleague participation due to hostilities in Ukraine.