Vladislav Radimov, head coach of Zenit-2, suggested that Artem Dziuba could be a fit for a Russian Premier League club. The veteran striker remains a free agent and has yet to decide the next step in his career, according to Radimov.
Sochi is among the clubs mentioned as a potential option for Dziuba. Radimov noted that Kokorin returned to football there after a stint away, while stressing that the final decision rests with Dziuba. Dziuba is an experienced player who has been Zenit’s top scorer this season. Radimov added that a team like Sochi could accommodate him.
The 33-year-old striker has spent a significant portion of his career in Saint Petersburg. He appeared in 249 matches for Zenit, tallying 108 goals and 70 assists. In the 2021/22 campaign, Dziuba helped Zenit win his fourth league title with the club.
On May 22, Dzyuba announced his departure from Zenit after his contract expired and both sides chose not to renew. News had earlier linked him with a move to Galatasaray in Turkey, where the club was considered a strong bidder for his services. There were also reports that Fenerbahce had shown interest, though the team’s sports director denied those rumors [Attribution: club statements and media reports].