Canadian forward Richlord Ennin of FC Paris Nizhny Novgorod is not planning a return to the club during the current holiday window. The team’s general manager, Ravil Izmailov, disclosed the development in an interview with a Russian sports agency, stating that Ennin will not travel to Russia today and is weighing options across Europe. Izmailov added that conversations with other players whose loan spells are nearing completion are ongoing, with the club maintaining active contact with several squads and agents to gauge available opportunities.
Ennin joined Paris Nizhny Novgorod in 2021 and has featured in 19 Russian Premier League matches this season, contributing one goal and three assists. His career in Russia includes stints with multiple clubs, where he has built a reputation as a tireless and versatile attacker capable of stretching defenses and creating space for teammates.
Paris Nizhny Novgorod, under the leadership of head coach Alexander Kerzhakov this season, sits 11th in the Russian Premier League with 33 points. The club earned a place in the top flight for the next campaign by steering clear of relegation playoffs in their first year after promotion from the National Football League, a key milestone in their ongoing development.
In related news, Mikhail Galaktionov, who has guided the Russian youth national teams, is set to take over as coach of Paris Nizhny Novgorod, replacing Kerzhakov. The move reflects the club’s plan to refresh leadership as part of a broader strategy to boost competitive performance in the top division.
Former player Alexander Mostovoy publicly confirmed the transition, stating that Galaktionov would lead the club. Paris Nizhny Novgorod now enters a period of transition as it integrates new leadership with its squad and incoming players while continuing talks on roster options and potential departures. The focus remains on strengthening squad depth and consistency to compete effectively in the higher tier of Russian football and to push for improved league standings in the upcoming seasons. [Attribution: Club press communications]