Zenit’s Brazilian coach, William de Oliveira, said Gustavo Mantuan could get a Russian passport in the future.
“Maybe Gustavo Mantuan wants to get a Russian passport. This theme develops quietly with him. You see, it all comes from the player’s desire. He really likes Russia, like other Brazilians. Mantuan is very happy here. But we haven’t talked about it with the other players yet,” said de Oliveira. , “Sport every day”.
In the summer, the Brazilian players of Zenit Malcolm and Claudinho announced that they want to stay in the team from the shores of the Neva for the next season. Later, they themselves started the possibility of obtaining a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.
In this season of the Russian Premier League (RPL), Malcom attended 22 meetings, where he managed to score 16 goals and make 6 assists. Claudinho has scored 3 goals and provided 6 assists in 18 games this season.
Mantua moved to Zenit on loan from Corinthians last summer.
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