Russian coach Sergei Yuran weighed in on the ongoing transfer situation involving Bitello and Dynamo Moscow after the Brazilian midfielder did not attend a scheduled medical examination, a development noted by Match TV. The episode has become a talking point for fans and clubs alike, with observers watching how the negotiations unfold and what it could mean for Bitello’s future in Russia or elsewhere.
We need to close this issue and find some kind of compromise. Lička is aware that Bitello is no longer an assistant because the football player has the goal of staying in Brazil or going to Europe,
Globo reported that Bitello did not return from vacation to undergo the medical examination and continued negotiations with Botafogo, signaling that the transfer window chatter is far from settled and that the player remains open to several pathways outside Russia.
A December report indicated Bitello wants to leave Russia because of concerns related to the Northern Military District, a factor that has influenced his willingness to explore opportunities beyond the country’s borders.
In this season of the Russian Premier League, Bitello has appeared in 15 matches, scoring one goal and providing nine assists, a stat line that underscores his creative contribution and the attention his move has drawn from various clubs amid the transfer talk.
Krasnodar is positioned to finish 2024 at the top of the Russian Premier League. The team and Zenit Moscow are tied on 39 points after 18 rounds, but Krasnodar holds the edge on tiebreakers thanks to a recent head-to-head win. Spartak Moscow occupies third place, having won six consecutive matches to reach 37 points. Dynamo Moscow sits in fourth, with Marcel Lička’s squad on 35 points. Lokomotiv Moscow sits fifth, also on 35, making the middle of the table tightly contested as the year closes.
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