Former head coach of St. Petersburg “Zenith” Vlastimil Petrzhela believes that it will be difficult for the team from the shores of the Neva to keep the Brazilian striker Malcolm. Transmits words “RB Sports”.
“I think this was Malcolm’s last season. He no longer has the motivation to play for Zenit. If he wants to play in the Champions League, it will be impossible to keep him. Russian clubs will not take part in European cups for a long time. There is only one chance – to double his salary, ”Petrzhela said.
Malcom moved from Barcelona to Zenit in 2019. During his time in Russia, he managed to become four times the champion of the Russian Premier League (RPL), once winning the Cup and the country’s Super Cup three times. His contract with the blue-whites continues until the summer of 2027.
In January, it was reported that the French Paris Saint-Germain showed serious interest in the player, but the transfer did not take place.
William de Oliveira, former assistant coach of Zenit Sergei Semak shared his thoughts Malcolm’s St. About his position in the St. Petersburg team.