Brazilian legionnaires St. Petersburg Zenit Malcom and Agent Luis Fernando Garcia, representing the interests of Claudinho, commented on the news that players will receive Russian Federation passports in the coming months.
“Is Malcolm and Claudinho approved to have Russian passports? I don’t know anything about it,” said Fernando Garcia. “Sport Express”.
According to the publication, the striker and midfielder will receive a Russian passport in the spring term. At the same time, according to the rules of the International Football Federation (FIFA), they do not have the right to play for the Russian national team and will continue to be considered foreigners in the Russian Premier League (RPL).
It was previously reported that Claudinho and Malcolm will have a chance to play for the Russian national team if they quickly acquire the citizenship of the country.
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