Spartak Moscow’s leadership has offered new insights into the future of team captain Georgy Dzhikia. In remarks carried by Sports Express, club president Alexander Matytsyn addressed the matter with measured optimism and clarity.
Matytsyn emphasized commitment: Will Jikia remain with the team? The answer was affirmative. The chairman also noted that any talk about changes would hinge on broader squad decisions, including potential developments around Guillermo Abascal and other personnel. The tone suggested that continuity for Dzhikia is likely if the club’s strategic plan holds steady, but the door remains open for discussions as the season progresses.
Georgy Dzhikia has worn the Spartak jersey since 2017, contributing to major domestic successes that include the Russian championship and the national Cup. Despite those highlights, this season has seen limited action from the defender, who has appeared in only six of 17 Russian Premier League matches so far. His contract with Spartak is set to expire in June 2024, and at the end of 2023 his representational team explored interest from Lokomotiv Moscow. Additionally, whispers of interest from Turkish club Trabzonspor surfaced during the winter market cycle, underscoring a period of heightened attention around the player’s contractual status and future prospects.
According to Dzhikia’s manager, Vadim Shpinev, there is a clear stance on the contract: no renewal will be pursued while Guillermo Abascal remains part of the squad. This stance aligns with strategic considerations within Spartak as they navigate changes and balance the needs of a competitive season with long-term plans for returning to or reinforcing their standing in the league.
Spartak sits with 30 points after 18 rounds in the Russian Premier League, occupying fifth place in the standings. In the 18th round, Abascal’s team delivered a decisive 3-0 victory over Krylia Sovetov, underscoring continued competitiveness and the momentum of the squad as they pursue higher league placement and potential European qualification opportunities.
Earlier speculation about alternative clubs for Dzhikia has been noted by observers, who continue to track possible destinations for the defender should his contract status shift or if Spartak elects to reshape its defensive lineup. The confluence of contract deadlines, coaching strategy, and transfer market interest paints a complex but focused picture of Dzhikia’s near-term career horizon.