St. Petersburg Zenith coach William de Oliveira has addressed the question of Malcolm’s future with the club, making it clear that any decision about departure would not come from the team forcing him out. Meta ratings.
“He is fully content with every aspect of life and sport here. At the same time, no one can compel him to stay, and at present there is no offer on the table. It is simply not true that he is pressing to leave at any price,” de Oliveira stated firmly.
Malcom joined Zenit from Barcelona in 2019, and since then he has become a central figure for the club. During his tenure in Russia, he has helped Zenit secure four Russian Premier League titles, lift the national cup once, and win the league’s Super Cup on three occasions. His contract with Zenit runs through the summer of 2027, signaling the club’s sustained faith in his contributions on and off the pitch.
Earlier in his career, Malcom earned recognition as a key midfielder both for Zenit and the Brazilian national team, being named the Russian Premier League Player of the Season for the 2022/23 term. His performances that season highlighted his ability to influence games through goals, assists, and intelligent build-up play, making him one of the standout talents in the league.
In the concluding phase of the previous season, Malcom appeared in 27 matches, delivering 23 goals and 7 assists. Those numbers underscored his role as a primary attacking outlet for Zenit and his importance to the team’s offensive strategies, providing both finishing prowess and creative support to teammates.