Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lokomotiv Moscow Yuri Nagornykh told RB Sport that the extension of the contract with the defender Igor Smolnikov is not a priority subject for the club.
Smolnikov joined Lokomotiv in February 2023, signing a contract until the end of the season.
– I am very grateful to Igor, because in winter it was extremely difficult for us, and his help, experience, professionalism at that time was invaluable for the club! – said Yuri Nagornykh. “A big thank you to him for what he has done for us.
Do you want him to stay?
– I will not give an appreciation on a player whose contract ends, because it is not my competence.
– You have already announced that you are negotiating a contract extension with several players, but you have not said anything about Smolnikov.
– I answered the questions I was asked about specific surnames.
– Are there negotiations on the extension of the contract with Smolnikov?
I’m not ready to answer now. Probably because it’s not the highest priority for the club.
– It turns out that the negotiations on the extension of the contract with Igor Smolnikov are not a priority topic for Lokomotiv?
– Yes.
The 34-year-old footballer started the season at Torpedo. In total, he played 29 matches, scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist.
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