The agent Timofey Berdyshev, who guides the Italian club Fiorentina’s Russian forward Alexander Kokorin, addressed reports that Kokorin would not return to Cypriot side Aris, where he spent the 2022/23 season on loan, according to Sport Express. Berdyshev’s comments reframed the situation, underscoring that the next steps would become clear once the clubs involved finalize their plans for the upcoming campaign.
Kokorin is set to begin preparations for the new season with Fiorentina. He is expected to rejoin the squad after his break and resume training alongside teammates. The topic of Aris’ interest in Kokorin persisted in the background, but Kokorin declined to weigh in on the matter directly, directing questions back to Aris for specifics on their intentions. This stance keeps the scenario fluid while both clubs assess options for the player’s future.
Kokorin has been with Fiorentina since 2021, and his contract with Aris ran through June 2023. Aris has repeatedly expressed a desire to keep the striker on their books, highlighting the mutual value seen in the player’s contributions. In the previous season, Kokorin appeared in 27 Cyprus league matches and found the back of the net 11 times, a tally that helped Aris clinch the national title. His prolific form has continued to attract attention from various clubs in the region and beyond, keeping transfer chatter alive over the off-season.
There have been ongoing discussions about Kokorin’s prospects with other clubs, including rumors linking him to Shabab Al-Ahli. Representatives have acknowledged interest while noting that any move would depend on a range of factors, including fit, playing time, and the strategic plans of the owning clubs. For now, Kokorin remains in the spotlight as a talented forward whose performances in Cyprus and Italy have reinforced his reputation as a reliable scorer and an experienced attacker capable of delivering in important matches.