Russian coach Alexander Grigoryan is set to take the helm of Kuban, the Krasnodar-based club competing in Russia’s First League, with plans to guide the squad through the closing phase of the season and steer the project toward stability in the second tier. This development was reported by a telegraph channel journalist, Ivan Karpov, who has closely followed the club’s managerial discussions.
According to Karpov, Grigoryan will travel to Krasnodar on May 16 to formalize his role, signing a contract that will cover the remainder of the current campaign. If he succeeds in keeping Kuban in the First League, the terms will be extended for another year, providing the club with continuity and a clear plan for development amid a competitive schedule.
With three weeks left in the season, Kuban sits in 15th place on the league table, accumulating 33 points. The squad faces a challenging run-in, set to clash with Rodina Moscow, Yenisei Krasnoyarsk, and Ufa in the final rounds of the championship. Each match carries significant weight as the club aims to secure a favorable finish and lay a foundation for next season under new management.
Meanwhile, attention in Russian football has turned to Ufa, a club that currently competes in the First Division. There has been speculation that its professional status could be jeopardized in the near future, a development that would reverberate through the league’s composition and licensing landscape. The Russian Football Union has cited concerns over financial guarantees for the 2023/24 season as a key factor in the potential licensing decision, highlighting the broader financial realities facing clubs in the division.
In a separate but related thread of the market, Rubin Kazan has shown interest in Artem Dzyuba, a striker who recently returned to the Russian Premier League. The dialogue surrounding this potential acquisition underscores the ongoing changes and strategic moves among Russian clubs as they reassess attacking options and squad depth in a period of transition for the league.