The leadership of Dynamo Makhachkala has turned to Suleiman Kerimov, the businessman and former owner of Anzhi, seeking sponsorship to bolster the squad. According to a report from journalist Ivan Karpov on his Telegram channel, Kerimov has agreed to take part in supporting the club. The disclosure points to a firm commitment from Kerimov, with Karpov noting a potential inflow of one million euros to the Makhachkala side. This move signals the club’s intent to reinforce the roster and push for stronger competition in the Russian Premier League (RPL).
Observers close to the situation expect the investment to bring in significant new players who will vie for starting spots in the RPL lineup. Karpov suggests that the new arrivals will be brought in to elevate the team’s performance and deepen the talent pool, giving Dynamo Makhachkala a chance to compete at a higher level. The broader takeaway is that the club is gearing up to meet the demands of a tougher top-flight schedule and to create credible competition for established squads.
Last season Dynamo Makhachkala claimed second place in the First League with 61 points, earning automatic promotion to the Russian Premier League under the guidance of head coach Khasanbi Bijiev. That achievement set a clear path for the new campaign, laying the groundwork for a sustained presence in the top division and signaling a new chapter for the club as it faces the challenges of life in the RPL.
In their opening matches of the RPL, Dynamo Makhachkala played to draws. The club opened with a 1-1 result against Khimki, a team that had earned promotion from the First League at the end of the 2023/24 season. In their second outing, Dynamo settled for a 0-0 stalemate with Krasnodar, underscoring the difficulties that come with competing at this level and the need for ongoing improvements across the squad and game plan.
Moving forward, Dynamo Makhachkala is set to face Paris Nizhny Novgorod in the third round of the Russian Championship. The match is scheduled for August 4 with a 20:30 Moscow time kickoff. The club is approaching this fixture with a focused mindset as it continues to integrate new signings and build cohesion under Bijiev’s system. Previously, Zenit began the season with a decisive victory in the Russian Cup, a reminder of the strong competition that awaits Dynamo in their inaugural RPL campaign.