Midfielder Daler Kuzyaev – one of Russia’s most underrated players, he could play in Italy and Spain, agent Alexei Safonov has told RB Sport.
Kuzyaev’s contract with Zenit expired on June 30, 2023.
“The man won five championships, won cups, won everything in Russia,” says Safonov. “Sometimes you want something new. Hockey players go to the NHL when they have the chance, basketball players dream of playing in the NBA. I would like to try myself at another level, not only in Russia. Especially since it’s the same thing every year. Already a kind of groundhog day is revealed. Kuzyaev’s desire is quite understandable. And he has opportunities. Now, of course, politics comes into all of this. And so, I think he could easily play in Italy and Spain.
“Even in the top leagues?”
– It seems to me that Kuzyaev is one of the most underrated players in Russia. More often they look at those who score goals, and Daler’s role is different. He is one of those who carry the piano. A hard worker in this sense. Knows how to open and connect, score a goal. Lots of good qualities. Players who put in so much work on the pitch are highly valued.
Does the policy prevent our players from going to foreign clubs?
– Unfortunately yes. Like in that joke where you ask a Russian border guard, “Well, is the border locked?”, and he replies, “Well, of course, otherwise he would have left.”
– If Kuzyaev manages to play abroad, will there be something to tell his grandchildren? Also an incentive?
– Well, Zenit players are of a good level, everyone won in Russia. There will be a salary even a little less or more in the new club, not so much. There are also sports incentives, the same European competitions, which our clubs are deprived of today. Living in another country, learning a language is also a new experience. There you can be away from all this politics, only playing football, not depending on anyone.
The 30-year-old scored five goals and provided seven assists in 35 games last season. He helped Zenit win Russian football championship gold medals for the fifth time in a row.
RB Sports
Source : MatchTV
I am Ben Stock and I work in Athletistic as an author. My specialty is covering football news and other related topics. I have been writing for this website since the past 2 years, crafting compelling stories with the latest updates in the sports world. My articles have gained widespread appreciation amongst readers due to their accuracy and depth of research.
