The Russian football club Paris Nizhny Novgorod reportedly offered Artem Dziuba a contract worth 1.5 million euros per season, a proposal reported by Sport-Express. The move would place the veteran striker in the Russian Premier League for a new chapter, though the offer appeared to be just one of several options being weighed by the player at that time.
Dziuba chose not to sign with the Nizhny Novgorod outfit, signaling that his sights were set on a transfer to a European club. The decision reflected his ongoing ambition to test himself in a major league abroad, a path he had hinted at pursuing previously during his career. The hesitancy to commit to the Russian side underscored his readiness to pursue opportunities beyond his homeland and to seek organizational stability and competitive level outside Russia, pursuing a fresh challenge at the highest levels of European football.
In the 2021/22 campaign, Dziuba delivered 11 goals across 28 appearances, including a penalty conversion, and added seven assists to his tally. The production highlighted his reliability in the attacking third and his ability to contribute both goals and playmaking. His productivity came during a period when he was remaining a key option for clubs seeking a proven goalscorer with a track record of influencing big games and delivering when it mattered most, a profile that had earned him continued attention from teams both near and far.
Having helped Zenit win his fourth championship with the club in the season prior, Dziuba departed as his contract expired, entering the market as a free agent. The veteran forward had not yet secured a new club, leaving observers to wonder where his next destination might be and how his experience would fit with potential teams seeking immediate impact from a seasoned frontman.
Mid-July brought news that Dziuba was staying in shape at Kazan Rubin, a club that had suffered relegation to the First Division after last season’s results. The development suggested that the player remained open to options, including a possible return to active training with a professional squad while evaluating the best next steps for his career. Subsequently, Rubin’s capital city representatives confirmed that Dziuba had left the training camp, signaling that the time to pick a new path was approaching and that discussions with other clubs would soon intensify.
Gökhan Gektürk, a former sports director at Adana Demirspor, spoke about the interest in Dziuba and indicated that an offer had indeed been extended. The talks pointed to a desire from a Turkish side to join forces with the striker, recognizing his pedigree and potential to provide goals and experience to the squad. Depending on the terms, the annual package could fall within a range from 1.5 million euros to 1.8 million euros, illustrating the market value attributed to a player who has demonstrated resilience and consistency at the highest levels of Russian football and in international competitions. (attribution: Sport-Express)