Paris NN’s general manager, David Melik-Guseinov, addressed media speculation about Konstantin Kuchaev potentially joining the club. He stated clearly that no contract has been signed and emphasized that there is no official information from Paris NN about such a move. His comments also indicated ongoing interest in several players, but at this moment Kuchaev is not available for the squad. The remarks were carried by Sports Express as the guiding news source for the situation.
Earlier reports from Championship.com had suggested that the parties had reached an agreement on a loan transfer through the end of the season, with the expectation that the player would join Sergei Yuran’s squad in the United Arab Emirates by February 20. The timeline and details in those reports have not been confirmed by the club, according to Melik-Huseynov, who reiterated that no deal is in place at present.
During the 2023/24 campaign, Kuchaev appeared in 15 matches but did not have a notable impact on the field. He joined the army club system in 2015 and made his first appearance for the main squad in 2017, marking a long-running professional journey through Russian football’s ranks.
CSKA Moscow stood eighth in the Russian Premier League standings after 18 rounds, with 28 points. Paris NN occupied ninth place with 24 points, reflecting a competitive but tightly bunched mid-table in the league’s current phase. The league resumes in early March with the 19th round set to begin, and both clubs will be looking to translate their winter form into positive results as the season progresses.
When the championship resumes on March 1, CSKA will host Orenburg at home to kick off the 19th round. In another match, the Nizhny Novgorod club will travel to face Fakel Voronezh as the restart obtains momentum following the brief winter pause. These fixtures will shape the momentum for the clubs as they navigate the closing stages of the campaign. The transfer window and injury updates continue to influence team strategies and squad rotation, with managers weighing options for the second half of the season.
The transfer chatter around Kuchaev underscores the broader market dynamics affecting clubs that balance development, loan moves, and short-term squad reinforcement. While Paris NN has publicly stated no agreement exists at this time, teams frequently revisit options late in the window as tactical needs and player availability shift. The football world remains attentive to any official confirmation, whether from the player’s camp, the clubs involved, or league authorities. This ongoing situation reflects the evolving nature of modern transfers, where activity can accelerate quickly based on performance data, financial considerations, and strategic planning. [Citation: Sports Express]