Manchester City graduate Benjamin Garre, who currently plays for the Wings of the Soviets, will receive Russian citizenship. His representative told the broadcast sports24.
“Garre will receive Russian citizenship. He is very happy with where he is, with the city and especially with the club. Also, Benjamin would definitely like to play for the Russian team. He will be happy to have such an opportunity,” he said.
Garre moved to the Samara club in January 2023. The Argentine, with an Italian passport, appeared in two matches in the Russian championship this season without scoring.
Garre received his football training at Manchester City but never played for the A team. The midfielder went through Argentina’s junior and junior teams. 1986 world champion with his grandfather Argentina.
Recall that the players of “Zenith” 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.
It was also reported that Spartak player Quincy Promes was denied a Russian passport. He is on trial in the Netherlands.
Formerly a lawyer Considered the possibilities for Quincy Promes to acquire Russian citizenship.