Lokomotiv Moscow Signs Dzyuba to New Contract Amid Strong Finish
Raul Riancho, formerly the head coach of Spartak Moscow, noted that Lokomotiv extended Artem Dzyuba’s contract. The news was reported by Metaratings.ru, and it highlights how the club secured a key striker who has become central to their attack this season.
“Dzyuba is a great striker. Riancho, I didn’t watch Lokomotiv’s games, but his performance didn’t surprise me”, the coach remarked. The sentiment underscores the striker’s consistency and value to the squad, even in a season marked by changes and adjustments for Lokomotiv.
The contract extension keeps Dzyuba at Lokomotiv for another year on a one-year deal through the summer of 2024, with an option to extend for an additional season. The arrangement reflects the club’s desire to maintain a proven goalscorer as they navigate the remainder of the campaign.
Earlier in February, Dzyuba joined Lokomotiv on a six-month agreement after leaving Adana Demirspor in Turkey, where his stint lasted only a few months. This move added experience and a different dimension to Lokomotiv’s attacking options, especially in a league that values physical presence and sharp finishing inside the box.
Since returning to the Russian Premier League, Dzyuba has contributed eight goals and four assists in nine appearances, making him the club’s top scorer for the season. His impact has been felt across matches, though he did not participate in Lokomotiv’s last two league fixtures, leaving room for the squad to adapt and push for stronger finishes in the closing weeks of the championship.
With 39 points on the board two weeks before the season’s end, Lokomotiv sits in ninth place in the standings. The club’s position remains competitive, relying on Dzyuba’s prolific form and leadership on the pitch as they chase higher finishes in the table.
Former football player Dmitry Sennikov commented on Dzyuba’s integral role at Lokomotiv, reinforcing the sense that the striker is central to the club’s plans and strategy going forward. The season’s developments point to a clear focus on stability and goal production as Lokomotiv looks to secure a stronger position in the standings and build momentum for the next campaign. [Source: Metaratings.ru]