Artem Dzyuba, a striker whose contract with his current club runs through June 30, 2024, shared a photo from Shanghai on his Instagram account. The picture features a setting connected to Leonid Slutsky’s Shanghai Shenhua, a club based in Shanghai. The post highlights Dzyuba’s ongoing professional movements amid a season that has kept many fans curious about his next destination.
The 35-year-old forward contributed in 26 appearances across all competitions during the 2023/24 campaign, registering four goals and four assists. Lokomotiv Moskva ended the season in fourth place in the Russian Premier League (RPL) with a 53-point tally, a result that reflected a competitive campaign for the club.
Dzyuba joined Lokomotiv Moskva in February 2023, returning to Russian football after a spell in Turkey with Adana Demirspor ended. After a period without a club, he signed with the Moscow squad and has been a regular presence in the squad since February 2023.
Slutsky assumed the managerial duties at Shanghai Shenhua in December 2023. Since taking charge, the team has played 15 official matches under his guidance, remaining unbeaten in all of them and demonstrating a solid start to his tenure with the Chinese club.
Prior to his move to China, Slutsky’s most recent role was at Rubin Kazan, where the club faced a challenging 2021/22 season that culminated in relegation from the Russian Premier League to the First League after finishing near the bottom of the table. This period marked a difficult chapter in his coaching career.
Slutsky is also recognized for his successful spells with CSKA Moscow, where he guided the team to multiple domestic triumphs, including three league titles and domestic cup and super cup trophies. These achievements are often cited when assessing his impact and experience in Russian football.
In Shanghai, Slutsky’s tenure led to a notable unbeaten streak for the squad, with a run that extended to 15 matches in succession. This stretch underscored the potential stability brought by his tactical approach and emphasized the team’s growing form under his leadership.