Former Zenit coach Vlastimil Petrzhela, St. Petersburg club mentioned that the Brazilian football players of Malkom and Claudinho received Russian citizenship. Transmits words “Sport Express”.
“Malcolm and Claudinho’s motivation for obtaining Russian citizenship was money, what else could it be? I hope they don’t regret it,” said Petrzhela.
In the current season of the Russian Premier League (RPL), Malcolm has attended 16 meetings, where he has managed to score 11 goals and provide 5 assists. Claudinho has scored 2 goals and 4 assists in 11 games this season.
Zenit players themselves started the possibility of obtaining a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.
Defender Mario Fernandez is considered the most important representative of a naturalized football player in the Russian national team. He played 33 matches for the national team.
formerly Arshavin declarationHe didn’t understand why Malcolm and Claudinho were given Russian citizenship.