CSKA General Director Roman Babaev briefly answered the question about the possible contract extension with goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev. His words lead the way “Sports Express”.
“He can extend the contract if he wants,” he said.
Akinfeev’s current contract with the army club, where he played throughout his professional career, continues until the summer of 2024.
On 11 May, CSKA played against Zenit St. Petersburg in the 28th round match of the Russian Premier League (RPL). He defeated St. Petersburg. St. The match, which took place at the Gazprom Arena stadium in St. Petersburg, ended with the army team’s score of 1:0. The only goal in this match was scored by Ordu Club’s striker Fedor Chalov, who converted the penalty in the 58th minute. St. An 11-meter penalty kick was awarded after Mateo Cassierra dunked on Ilya Agapov’s foot in the St. Petersburg club’s penalty area.
Akinfeev did not play in this match and was replaced by Vladislav Torop.
With two weeks left before the end of the Russian Championship, CSKA is in sixth place in the rankings with 42 points.
Previously Akinfeeva in the name Leave CSKA.