A former Krasnodar midfielder, Roman Shishkin, expresses strong confidence that Eduard Spertsyan will remain with the club for the foreseeable future. He suggests Spertsyan is unlikely to depart, noting the current trajectory could see him lifting a league title with Krasnodar in the near term.
Shishkin points out Spertsyan’s close relationship with Krasnodar’s owner, Galitsky, which he believes will influence decisions at the club. He adds that Sergei Nikolaevich Galitsky is expected to request Spertsyan stay with Krasnodar at least through the summer season, reinforcing the idea of a continued commitment from the player to the team.
Spertsyan, who hails from Stavropol, relocated to Krasnodar in 2010 to join the local academy. He stepped up to Krasnodar’s first team in 2018 and has since become a key figure in the squad. In addition to his club duties, he represents the Armenia national team on the international stage.
The contract discussions between Spertsyan and Krasnodar are reported to extend through the summer of 2026, signaling long-term plans for both player and club as they pursue domestic success and continued development on the European front.
In the summer of 2023, Ajax, the Dutch powerhouse, expressed interest in Spertsyan. The talks reportedly stalled because Spertsyan was still a Krasnodar player, and the transfer window began while he remained under contract in Russia. This impeded an immediate move and kept him in Krasnodar for the time being.
Previously, Alexander Mostovoy offered his perspective on why a transfer to Ajax did not materialize, weighing in on the complexities and timing that can shape such decisions. His commentary highlighted the broader considerations clubs face when evaluating players who are tied to their current clubs by contracts and strategic plans.