Smolov’s contract with the Moscow club expired, after which he moved to Krasnodar. The forward has already played for the southerners from 2015 to 2018.
“There were no offers from abroad. There was an offer from Dynamo, but they failed to agree. I still have special feelings for Krasnodar, I’m glad to be back. The first thought was that everything was created for football.
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“We talked with my wife, she supported me. I still feel the strength to play football. Over the last six months at Dynamo, I felt like I was not fulfilling myself. That’s why we decided to go, despite all the logistical restrictions,” Smolov was quoted as saying by Championship.
Smolov is the best scorer in Krasnodar’s history.
Source: Sport

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