Ruslan Siukaev, head of Vladikavkaz Alania, explained why the club did not pursue the signing of midfielder Alan Dzagoev. Siukaev references statements from sports24 in his remarks.
He outlined that a combination of reasons keeps the club from moving toward that option. The coach has a clear vision of players he wants to see in the squad, and management is aligned with that direction. While most of the team is considered resolved and on contract, there remains openness to possibilities. The transfer window remains active, leaving room for unexpected developments. There is genuine interest in Dzagoev returning, if circumstances align.
Dzagoev’s contract with his Kazan club runs through 30 June 2023. In the previous season, the midfielder logged 20 appearances in the First Division, recording three goals and two assists, contributing to the team’s efforts on the field.
A June issue of BUSINESS Online noted that Rubin Kazan chose not to renew Dzagoev’s contract, citing a high rate of injuries as a key factor in the decision.
Dzagoev joined Rubin Kazan as a free agent in the summer of 2022 after departing CSKA Moscow. By the time he left Rubin, the 32-year-old playmaker had accumulated 397 appearances for the club, with 77 goals and 93 assists to his name. He is widely regarded as a multiple-time national champion in Russia and has won the Russian Cup and Russian Super Cup on several occasions, underscoring his notable career achievements.
There had been reports that Dzagoev did not report for Rubin’s medical examination ahead of the start of the training camp, a detail that added to the ongoing discussion about his future and fitness status.
Overall, the situation illustrates how transfer dialogues unfold in Russian football, with strategic planning, medical considerations, and timing all playing pivotal roles as clubs assess potential signings and release players under varying circumstances. These dynamics influence whether a player like Dzagoev might return to a former team or pursue opportunities elsewhere, depending on how all parties weigh risk, fit, and long-term plans. These factors shape decisions during the summer window and have lasting implications for squad composition heading into the next season (source: Sports24; BUSINESS Online).