Defender Igor Smolnikov can still continue his professional career, playing at a decent level even at 34, which the striker proves Lokomotiv Artem Dziuba told the former railway footballer to Dmitri Sennikov .
Earlier, Metaratings.ru reported that Smolnikov may announce his retirement in the near future. On Friday, it was announced that the 34-year-old footballer had left Lokomotiv due to the expiry of the contract.
– Artem Dziuba proves that you can play at 34. So I think Smolnikov could still play with good preparation. But it was clear that not everything had worked out for him when he left Torpedo. Maybe in another club Igor can prove himself. He has good qualities. The man has been playing at a high level for so many years. An experienced footballer, Sennikov told .
Dzyuba joined the railroad in February. The striker made 11 appearances last season, scoring eight goals and providing five assists. Lokomotiv finished the league in eighth place with 45 points.
At the end of May, Dzyuba, who will turn 35 in August, signed a new agreement with the Moscow club until the end of the 2023/24 season with the possibility of extending for another year.
Source : MatchTV
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