Former Russian national team midfielder Denis Cheryshev could potentially resume his career with Yaroslavl Shinnik, a club coached by his father Dmitry Cheryshev. This scenario was floated in a Legal Betting commentary by former Dynamo Moscow forward Oleg Terekhin. According to him, the idea of Cheryshev joining Shinnik is plausible given the family connection and the current landscape of Russian football.
Terekhin noted that the absence of strong interest from the Russian Premier League in Cheryshev should come as no surprise. In recent years, the winger has spent time in Serie B, contending with injuries that have hindered his availability and form. Such factors, he argues, may deter top Russian clubs from offering him competitive contracts. The veteran pundit suggested that the most likely path for Cheryshev could be a move to the First League, with Shinnik potentially being a sensible destination where his father could play a pivotal role both on and off the pitch.
The expert also commented on the overall marketability and fitness of Cheryshev Jr. He believed that a player in peak condition would struggle to become a key contributor for any of the top seven teams in the RPL, given the high level of competition and the presence of foreign stars. While acknowledging that Khimki, Fakel, or Dynamo Makhachkala might present possible openings, Terekhin considered these options unlikely to captivate the player at this stage of his career. He emphasized that the financial and competitive realities in the top tier may not align with Cheryshev’s current status or ambitions.
Cheryshev, 33, most recently appeared for the Italian side Venezia, a stint that ended in June. His career has seen him wear the jerseys of elite clubs such as Real Madrid, Sevilla, Villarreal, and Valencia. He has tasted major silverware, including a Champions League title with Real Madrid, a Europa League with Sevilla, and the King’s Cup with Valencia. The player has expressed openness to offers, including those from Russia, signaling a readiness to explore any viable opportunity. Speculation at one point linked Zenit St. Petersburg to an interest in the midfielder, yet the club’s management publicly denied such reports, keeping the market speculative rather than certain.
On the international stage, Cheryshev has accumulated 33 caps for Russia, scoring 12 goals and contributing five assists. He distinguished himself at the 2018 World Cup by finishing as the team’s top scorer with four goals, a highlight that remains a memorable moment in his career. These achievements contribute to a profile that fans and analysts continue to monitor with interest as the transfer window develops and rumors swirl around potential moves back to the Russian league or other European leagues.
Previous agent statements concerning Cheryshev indicate that a transfer back to Russia could be a real possibility, should the right club present a fitting role and terms. The mixed signals from agents and clubs alike underscore the ongoing uncertainty of this case, while keeping supporters engaged in a storyline that could unfold in the months ahead. (Attribution: Oleg Terekhin in a Legal Betting commentary)