The head coach of Rostov, Valery Karpin, has extended his deal with the club, according to the team’s press office. The renewal confirms his ongoing leadership as Rostov prepares for another campaign in domestic competition and European exposure alike.
In a parallel development, Karpin’s assistant, Viktor Onopko, also agreed to terms for a fresh four year period that runs through May 2026. Both extensions solidify a coaching bloc that has been central to Rostov’s strategic planning and on field style in recent seasons.
Rostov wrapped up the previous season in ninth place in Russia’s top flight, a result that reflected a competitive environment and a club aiming to climb higher. The performance provided a platform for continuity at the helm as Rostov charts its course for the next edition of the league and any continental considerations the club pursues.
Valery Karpin, now 53, has been a prominent figure in Russian football, branching into national team duties last summer while balancing responsibilities with Rostov. His dual role during that period underscored a flexible approach to leadership and player development, and after a spell of juggling responsibilities, he shifted his focus primarily to the national squad before returning to Rostov in a capacity that reinforces the club’s ambitions.
Following sanctions affecting Russian football from the international governing bodies and the European federation, Karpin rejoined Rostov as the head coach to steer the club through a challenging landscape. The decision reflected a commitment to stability and a belief in the project underway at the Don club, especially as external pressures and competitive demands intensified across the domestic league and beyond.
Earlier statements from Karpin indicated a clear plan to begin the new season with Rostov at the helm. He stressed that the club would stay grounded in Rostov and concentrate on the tasks at hand, emphasizing that the schedule would include only friendly matches outside the league calendar. He also noted that Rostov had already started pushing forward into the season, with a readiness to address whatever questions arose from the club’s broader leadership and the footballing community. The sentiment voiced at that time highlighted a straightforward focus on day-to-day preparation and the pursuit of progress with the squad.”