The Zenit leadership has made clear that Spartak Moscow forward Georgy Dzhikia is not a target for the blue-whites at this time, according to statements attributed to Zenit chairman Alexander Medvedev in Sports Express. Medvedev suggested that any interest from Zenit would only arise if Dzhikia found himself without a club, noting that the forward should ideally continue his career with Spartak. He emphasized that this is Dzhikia’s team, and the decision to move would depend on his status as a free agent rather than a current interest from Zenit.
Dzhikia, who has been part of Spartak since 2017, has helped the club lift the national championship and win the Russian Cup during his tenure. Reports indicate that his contract with Spartak is set to expire in June 2024. In a recent interview, the player’s agent Vadim Shpinev stated that Dzhikia would not sign a new deal while Guillermo Abascal remains in charge of the squad, a condition that could influence future transfer discussions and contract negotiations.
Upcoming events on the calendar include a domestic clash between Dzhikia’s current team and Spartak Orenburg. The match is scheduled to take place in Moscow on March 14, with kick-off at 18:00 Moscow time. The encounter represents a rematch of the Russian Cup tie, and the initial meeting between the sides ended in a 0-1 result in favor of Spartak. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see whether Dzhikia features prominently and how Spartak Orenburg approaches the rematch in the capital city.
Earlier exchanges touched on comments regarding Dzhikia’s weight and fitness, as well as remarks about his teammate Alexander Sobolev. Spartak’s camp has addressed these topics publicly, seeking to maintain focus on performance and team cohesion as the season progresses. The evolving situation surrounding Dzhikia’s contract, fitness discourse, and the tactical plans under Abascal will continue to shape the narrative around Spartak and Zenit heading into the spring schedule, with both clubs weighing their options as the transfer window situation develops.