Former Rostov football player and coach Sergei Balakhnin spoke in an interview with socialbites.ca correspondent about the possibility of returning the capital’s former defender CSKA Mario Fernandez to the Russian Premier League (RPL) after his decision to continue his career. career.
According to him, it does not make sense for the 31-year-old player to return, as there is no competition under the auspices of the Association of European Football Associations (UEFA).
Will he return to Russia? Depending on where he decides to live more I don’t know. And what’s the point of returning to a place where there are no European competitions and no one knows when?
He has his own championships and other international tournaments at home. I don’t see any reason to return to RPL instead, ”Balakhnin told socialbites.ca.
Recall that it was learned that before the last game of CSKA last season, the 31-year-old former defender of the Russian national team, Fernandez, decided to suspend his career indefinitely.
The club went to meet the team’s old timer and did not interfere with his departure. In the summer, the player refused to suspend his contract with the Muscovites, by the right of the International Football Federation (FIFA).
He returned to Brazil to rest and be with his family. In September, Mario and his wife had a son. His contract with the Russian club expires in 2024.
Formerly Alexander Mostovoy discretion Prospects for Mario Fernandez’s return to RPL.