Damien Le Tallec, a former footballer for Moscow Torpedo and Borussia Dortmund, has taken on a new role in St. Petersburg. He has been appointed as an advisor to the chairman of the board of directors at Zenit. The news appeared on Telegram-St. channel, the club’s information stream from St. Petersburg.
Zenit’s official press service confirmed the appointment, stating, Zenit football club welcomes Damien Le Tallec to St. Petersburg and wishes him new professional successes together with Zenit. The message highlighted the club’s eagerness to leverage his experience and network to strengthen international partnerships and collaborative projects.
The 34-year-old French footballer will concentrate on building partnerships with football clubs and organizations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. His activities will also include coaching, training exchanges, and collaborative programs designed to foster growth in those regions. Zenit’s leadership views this step as a bridge to expanded cross-border initiatives and talent development, aligning with the club’s broader strategy for global engagement.
Currently, Zenit St. Petersburg leads the Russian Premier League after 24 rounds, with a four-point cushion over Krasnodar, who sits in second place with 50 points. The team under Sergei Semak has demonstrated consistency in domestic competition, continuing to press for the league title as the season progresses.
The club’s next fixture is scheduled for April 24, when Zenit will host Rubin Kazan in the 21st round of the Russian Premier League. The match, originally postponed in connection with the presidential elections in the Russian Federation, will be played in St. Petersburg, with the whistle at 20:30 Moscow time.
In related commentary, Ivan Novoseltsev previously noted Zenit’s strong odds of claiming the Russian championship, estimating a substantial chance of success as the season unfolds. This perspective reflects the team’s overall form and the competitive landscape of the league as it moves toward its final stages.
At Zenit, the addition of Le Tallec is framed as a strategic move to deepen international collaboration and knowledge exchange. His background in European club football, combined with his experience in multiple football markets, is expected to contribute to the club’s ongoing efforts to expand its global footprint while supporting players, coaches, and administrative teams across regions. The club’s supporters, as well as the wider football community, will be watching closely to see how this new partnership unfolds and what opportunities emerge for both Zenit and its international partners. [Source attribution: Telegram-St. channel]