Dzyuba Chooses Seven, Lantratov Holds Twenty-Two—Lokomotiv Transfer Updates

Artem Dzyuba, the seasoned striker for Lokomotiv Moscow, has announced a plan to wear the number seven shirt, following in the footsteps of international stars like Cristiano Ronaldo. The reason behind the choice is practical: goalkeeper Ilya Lantratov has claimed the number 22, making the seven the natural option for a forward who aims to lead the attack. When the club took to the airwaves, Lantratov joked about his own fondness for 22, adding a touch of humor to the squad’s pre-season chatter. The moment became a talking point online after Lokomotiv’s YouTube channel featured a clip that echoed a familiar chant: Cristiano Ronaldo, si, a nod to the superstar’s iconic jersey number and a signal of Dzyuba’s ambitions with the club.