Zenit’s former coach Vlastimil Petrzhela has stated that Artem Dziuba, a veteran of the Russian national team, will not be welcomed into his squad. The remarks were carried by RB Sports, highlighting a clear line in potential recruitment discussions.
“I would never want to be a Spartak coach, and Dziuba is not my cup of tea; he would not fit into my plans,” Petrzhela remarked. He extended the sentiment by saying he would not invite the forward to any team he managed, underscoring a professional mismatch rather than a personal one.
At 34, Dziuba currently remains unattached as a free agent. His contract with Adana Demirspor in Turkey was terminated on November 3, ending a stint that had been brief and, at times, marked by unanswered questions about his fit within the Turkish club’s system.
Notably, Dziuba made his Adana debut in the club’s third-round match against Fenerbahçe on his birthday, a game in which he managed to score, giving fans a memorable first impression despite the broader context of his time with the club.
Across his spell with Adana, the striker logged four appearances, never recording a full 90 minutes, and his last appearance came on October 7 as the team navigated a congested schedule and evolving tactical choices.
Reports emerged that Monza, the Italian club, had shown interest in Dziuba, suggesting a potential new chapter in his career within European football’s competitive circuits. While negotiations or formal offers were not publicly confirmed, the gossip screen indicated that several European clubs were watching his situation closely.
Earlier statements attributed to Dziuba’s first coach, Alexander Shupliakov, indicated that the player had not yet received any official offers, leaving the market open and speculation high about where he might land next. The lack of concrete news has kept fans and analysts attentive, weighing Dziuba’s past contributions against the present moment and the needs of potential suitors in different leagues.