Maxim Demenko, a former player for Spartak Moscow, addressed rumors that the red-white captain could move to Rostov. He emphasized that the player should stay focused on training and maintaining form. According to Demenko, Rostov would certainly value the player and could benefit from the leadership he brings to the squad. If a move were imminent, Demenko suggested, signs would have appeared clearly in December or January.
The defender has been a part of Spartak’s campaign for the season, but his participation in league play has been limited. He has appeared in only six of the 17 Russian Premier League matches available to him so far this season, with his contract set to expire in June 2024. At the end of 2023, there were reports from the player’s agent that Lokomotiv were showing interest in his services. Additionally, during the winter period, information surfaced that Turkish club Trabzonspor was considering a move for the Russian national player.
Vadim Shpinev, the player’s agent, stated in a recent interview that Dzhikia will not extend his contract as long as Guillermo Abascal remains with Spartak. The team had been in the spotlight for months as rumors swirled around potential changes in the roster.
Spartak Moscow, after 18 rounds in the Russian Premier League, sat in fifth place with 30 points. In the 18th round, coach Guillermo Abascal led the team to a convincing 3-0 victory over Krylia Sovetov, demonstrating the squad’s resilience and competitive form as the season progressed. The chatter about player movements persisted, with speculation that Dzhikia might move from Russia to Turkey in the near future, reflecting the ongoing talent turnover seen in European football this season. [Source: RT]