The famous boxer, State Duma Deputy Nikolai Valuev, St. Petersburg’s Brazilian footballers Zenit Malcom and Claudinho commented on the news that they received Russian citizenship.
Their naturalization will give Zenit a great advantage. This is the main thing. The team will have two lesser legionnaires. On the other hand, it will be more difficult for local students to enter the staff.
I think it’s just their wish. Russia has good relations with Brazil. I hope that one day it is decided that Claudinho and Malcolm will participate in the official games of the Russian national team, which they will significantly strengthen. sports24.
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. It is worth noting that Malcolm has been living in Russia since 2019, and Claudinho since 2021. Both are champions of the Beijing Olympic Games as part of the Brazilian national team.
Formerly Zarema Salikhova, wife of Leonid Fedun, former owner of Spartak Moscow replied with irony For Malcolm and Claudinho to acquire Russian citizenship.