Kazan-born Russian footballer Egor Sorokin, known for his time with Rubin, explained that his departure from Krasnodar stemmed from disagreements over terms in a new contract, according to RIA News. The veteran midfielder indicated that Krasnodar proposed financial concessions, and he chose not to accept the offer for several reasons that weighed on his decision. The contract was signed, Sorokin fulfilled his duties, yet the request for a discount left him puzzled. He questioned whether the training workload or his commitment should be altered, describing the situation as unacceptable from his point of view. He suggested that the club decided to move on, stating that they had let him go. [RIA News]
Sorokin spent four seasons with Krasnodar, from 2019 to 2023, and was part of the squad that reached the Russian Cup final in the 2022/23 campaign. In the decisive match, Krasnodar were defeated by CSKA Moscow in a penalty shootout, a moment that shaped the club’s cup journey that season. [RIA News]
During the 2023/24 Russian Premier League season, Krasnodar led the standings with 28 points, while St. Petersburg’s Zenit trailed in second place, two points behind. The table highlighted Krasnodar’s strong run in the early stages of the campaign, reflecting a competitive season in which top clubs were jockeying for position. [RIA News]
Earlier remarks from Krasnodar had already hinted at the magnitude of challenges faced by the club and its players amid shifting dynamics in Russian football. Sorokin’s departure underscored broader changes affecting squad composition and negotiation dynamics within the league. [RIA News]