Junior Alonso returns to Krasnodar after contract suspension details
Junior Alonso, the defender for Krasnodar and Paraguay, outlined how his return to the club came about after his contract suspension. He stated that the situation around the decision was clear, and the club supported him from the start. Over time, the club reached out and explained that the team was facing difficulties, urging him to come back. As a result, Alonso resumed his duties for Krasnodar, and he confirmed that the team is now ahead in the Russian Premier League. This account reflects the club’s perspective on a tough period and the player’s willingness to rejoin the squad. [Cited from Krasnodar press materials]
Alonso had temporarily suspended his contract with Krasnodar in March 2022 and subsequently returned to play for Atlético Mineiro. He came back to Krasnodar later that same year, completing a cycle that saw him rejoin the Russian club in December 2022. [Cited from team communications]
The Paraguayan defender had initially signed with Krasnodar in January 2022, with the agreement running through June 2025. In the current season, Alonso appeared in 15 Russian Premier League matches and contributed one goal for the team. [Cited from league statistics]
With 32 points after 15 rounds, Krasnodar maintains a strong position at the top of the championship table. The latest result saw the blue-white-blue side draw 1-1 with Zenit in a tightly contested match, with goals from Eduard Spertsyan and Mateo Cassierra contributing to the scoreline. Krasnodar remains in second place, two points behind the pace-setters. [Cited from league reports]
There is also mention of former Zenit coaches and players in broader discussions around citizenship status, with some reports suggesting possible changes in Russian citizenship among players associated with the club network. [Cited from sports news coverage]