Former head coach of Zenit Vlastimil Petrzhela in the comment “Sports Express” 17-year-old striker Pedro transferred from Corinthians to St. He appreciated the news about his transfer to the St. Petersburg club.
“We need young Russians to play. This is a big problem for Zenit. I don’t understand why they need an academy. Honestly. Because the players in the academy still cannot take part in the first team. It is better for a 17-year-old Russian player to get a chance,” said the Czech expert.
The parties reached an agreement last summer but postponed the transfer until the player reached adulthood. Pedro will join the Russian team on January 12 and will undergo medical tests.
The Brazilian player will turn 18 on February 5. He is a graduate of Corinthians. The striker played 21 matches for the club and scored one goal. At the beginning of 2023, he competed in the South American Championship (U-20) at the age of 16. There he scored two goals and helped the team win the tournament.
In the first half of the Russian Premier League (RPL) season, Zenit ranked second in the rankings, collecting 36 points. Semak’s team is two points behind championship leader Krasnodar. In the 19th round of the national championship, St. Petersburg club will host Moscow Spartak in its own stadium.
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