Defender of the Russian national team and Rostov Ilya Vakhania said that he received a salary of 16 thousand rubles at the Zenit academy. His words are quoted “RB Sports”.
“We did not pay a salary. I got my first contract at the age of 16. Then I earned 16 thousand a month. Of course, not much by Zenit standards. But this is a standard contract for an academy player. I did not expect this at that moment. Money was not even on my mind. I was happy when they called me and told me about it.” said Vakhania.
22-year-old Vakhania moved to Rostov from Zenit-2 this summer. He appeared in five matches and made one assist in this season of the Russian Premier League (RPL). By portal TransfermarktThe player’s market value is estimated at 175 thousand euros. His contract with Rostov continues until the summer of 2024.
Previously Vakhania saidHe was offered to change his sports citizenship.