CSKA Moscow defender Igor Diveev addressed the circulating information about midfielder Jesús Medina possibly moving to Spartak. He stated that he had not heard anything definitive and that Medina had not said goodbye to the CSKA squad. Diveev’s comments were shared by RB Sports, who reported on the lack of confirmation and the need for official news from both clubs. (Source: RB Sports)
In another update, journalist Ivan Karpov suggested on his Telegram channel that Spartak would pay a transfer fee of €6 million for Medina and include a further €1 million in potential bonuses. The report also noted that a medical examination could take place on July 9, with the two clubs aiming to finalize a contract by the summer of 2026. Match TV indicated that the deal remained unfinalized at that moment and highlighted that Medina’s dispute, if any, appeared to be solely financial rather than related to the coaching staff under Vladimir Fedotov. (Source: Karpov Telegram channel, Match TV)
Jesús Medina joined CSKA on a free transfer from New York City FC in early 2022. During his first season with CSKA, he quickly established himself as a key attacking option, contributing with both goals and assists. In the most recent campaign in the Russian Premier League, Medina made 25 appearances, found the back of the net eight times, and provided six assists, underscoring his impact on the team’s offensive dynamics. (Source: club records, league statistics)
Earlier, commentator Vasily Utkin had spoken out amid the ongoing rumors, offering his perspective on Medina’s potential move from CSKA to Spartak. Utkin’s remarks amplified the attention surrounding the midfielder, prompting further discussion among fans and analysts about the implications for both clubs. (Source: Utkin commentary archive)