Viktor Panchenko, the former sports director of CSKA Moscow, stated that Fedor Chalov is unlikely to depart the club during the upcoming summer transfer window. According to Panchenko, Chalov will remain with CSKA, expressing strong confidence about the attacker’s future with the team. The veteran executive put the odds at about 90 percent, insisting that Chalov has no clear path to another destination at this moment. When asked where Chalov could move, Panchenko dismissed the possibility of a Zenit transfer and reiterated his certainty about Chalov staying at CSKA.
Chalov currently has a contract with CSKA that runs through December 2024. The 25-year-old forward has spent his entire development years with CSKA, a club he joined in 2006 after progressing through the youth system. A decade later, Chalov made his first appearance for the senior squad, quickly establishing himself as a prolific scorer and eventually becoming the top scorer in the Russian Premier League for the 2018/19 season with 15 goals. His consistency over the years helped him cement a reputation as a reliable source of goals and a versatile forward capable of contributing in different tactical setups.
During the current RPL campaign, Chalov has appeared in all 20 league fixtures, contributing eight goals. His durability and ability to influence matches through timely runs, intelligent positioning, and finishing prowess have kept him at the center of CSKA’s attacking plans, even as the squad navigates the pressures of a demanding schedule and competing squads within the league.
Looking ahead to the next fixture in CSKA’s calendar, the club is scheduled to face Sochi. The match is slated for March 30, with kick-off set for 16:30 Moscow time. Both clubs are expected to field a competitive lineup as they aim to strengthen their standings in the table and pursue key objectives for the season.
Earlier remarks from Chalov’s former CSKA coach reflected a clear preference for Chalov’s staying with the club, noting the forward had rejected opportunities elsewhere. The coaching leadership emphasized Chalov’s importance to CSKA’s plans and his value as a homegrown talent who has developed in the club’s system and grown into a central figure in attack. The sentiment reiterated that Chalov’s trajectory is closely tied to CSKA’s long-term ambitions and the club’s strategic approach to nurturing players from its academy into first-team regulars.