Valery Masalitin, a former CSKA Moscow striker, spoke to socialbites.ca about Bitello, the Brazilian midfielder at Dynamo Moscow, and urged that the player be sold after he did not travel with the squad to the UAE training camp. In Masalitin’s view, keeping a player who shows no willingness to participate undermines the team and the discipline the club expects from its members.
His stance reflects a belief that a club must act decisively when a player expresses disinterest in contributing to the squad. A team cannot pretend the issue will resolve itself, especially when a transfer could recover value for the club. Without active engagement from the player, Masalitin suggested, selling becomes the practical route to restore balance within the group.
Masalitin emphasized the importance of direct, in-person communication. “That’s not how it’s done. If you are a man, report your position to management in person. The club trusts you, but you accept it and do not come. Of course you have to do this if you manage to sell it. Because you can’t act like that”, he said.
On January 13, Globo reported that Bitello had not returned from vacation for a medical examination and was still in talks with Botafogo, Brazil. The negotiations underscored a growing sense that the midfielder could seek a move away from Russia, a development watched closely by Dynamo’s supporters and management. (Source: Globo)
Earlier in December, it was reported that Bitello wished to leave Russia due to the Northern Military District’s influence on his situation. In that season of the Russian Premier League, Bitello appeared in 15 matches, scored one goal, and contributed nine assists, underscoring his on-field value despite the unsettled circumstances. (Source: multiple outlets)
Before the winter break, Dynamo Moscow stood in fourth place in the league standings with 35 points, a position that tested the leadership of head coach Marcel Lička as the Bitello saga unfolded. (Source: league records)
Former Zenit forward Alexander Sobolev drew attention with a controversial comparison linked to the broader discussion around Bitello’s status, adding another layer to a story already saturated with transfer talk. (Source: sports commentary)
Taken together, these threads sketch a dynamic picture of a club weighing its options amid ongoing transfer chatter. Bitello’s future at Dynamo Moscow will depend on whether a deal can be reached, the player’s willingness to rejoin the squad, and the strategic priorities set by the club’s leadership. For fans and analysts, the situation highlights the balancing act in modern football between player agency, club discipline, and market dynamics, especially in the context of a team competing in the Russian Premier League and navigating a high-profile player case.