The press office of Krasnodar and the press service in Saint Petersburg for Zenit declined to address rumors about Artem Dzyuba potentially joining the Bulls. Official lines emphasize that no comment is being made on transfer speculation.
Earlier, media outlets reported that Krasnodar’s leading striker Cody John Cordoba could depart for Cologne, opening space for Dzyuba to arrive. The chatter suggested Dzyuba might be a direct replacement for the outgoing forward.
Last season, Dzyuba celebrated his fourth title with Zenit after ending his contract with the club. He has long represented the team from Saint Petersburg, having joined in 2015. In mid-July, it was noted that Dzyuba had kept himself in shape while rumors swirled about Rubin Kazan dropping to the First Division after the previous season’s results. Subsequently, Rubin Kazan announced that the striker no longer trains with them.
Former comedian Anton Ivanov, known as Anton “Banderas” Ivanov, spoke about his familiarity with Artem Dzyuba, offering a personal glimpse into the player’s character and career trajectory.