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Football January 26, 2016, Tuesday. 21:51

More Yuri Zhirkov will compete for gold. Now – with the «Zenit».

This was the poetic leaked in the history of Russian football. Griboyedov Canal, Kokushkin Bridge – and lyrical line Brodsky as captions to the picture. After this message in “Instagrame» Inna Zhirkov could put an end to the saga of the transition of her husband in the “Zenith”. That, for so long about what the Bolsheviks said – sorry, fans – to pass. Champion of Russia reached an agreement on the transition to a player of the national team, what the fans and announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Once a clear hint of Mrs. Zhirkov haze of intrigue around the future of Yuri almost dissipated, and to deny the obvious parties no longer make sense. Outstanding remained small parts – in particular, the reference date is a blue-white-and-blue strip in the life of a football player. There are two possibilities – now or in six months. The remaining items of the contract the player with a future employer

agreed.

Motives Zhirkov in this story are obvious. A year ago, before the big sell-off in “Dinamo”, the capital club still could – with some reservations, and yet – to put on the same level of ambition with “Zenith”, but today such a comparison will cause the fans of the capital club unless cheerless grin . “Zenith” – in the playoffs of the Champions League, while for the “Dynamo” in the foreseeable future and the happiness of the Europa League will be. In respect of this unambiguous career boost for Yuri, here two ways about it.

Our readers – that’s a surprise, right? – In dealing with Zhirkov beheld primarily mercantile interest. The corresponding answer collected most – by 70%! – Votes in the poll. And if so, what? The desire to earn more natural, perhaps, for nine out of ten men, and for the head of a family with many children – even more so.

I assume that in the “pre-crisis’ ‘Dinamo’ salaries were comparable to Petrograd. After sanctions from UEFA’s line of “financial fair play” and a sharp cost optimization caliber players Zhirkov became just do not afford a blue-white. Offer him a new contract, even on the old terms, not to mention improved, “Dinamo” probably could not. “Zenith” is not only found it possible to meet the financial demands the player, but also offered him something more valuable in the appendage. Namely – the ability to feel the half-forgotten passion fight for first place. Man decides the maximum problem with CSKA and “Chelsea” in all respects better offer could not seduce.

A strong team, a good contract – which still need a pro on the threshold of the age of Christ? At age 32, there is no time to wait for the sea weather – you need to get from a career vigorously all that is possible. Games medals. Money. Yes, and money too – so what? Zhirkov is not sworn to the grave of love blue and white. But not schlock, leaving the field. He faithfully served two and a half years in the “Dynamo”. And the remaining six months, I’m sure, as hard otpashet if the clubs do not agree upon the immediate transition. But when it is coming to a close a career, to solve these issues, not only the heart, but the mind is necessary. For Zhirkov is perhaps the last chance for a decent contract. To lose it would agree, it’s silly.

opportunity to live in the “least Soviet” – on Dovlatova – city in Russia will consider a welcome addition to the more practical incentives player.

«Zenit», too, can understand. At first glance, the St. Petersburg club has no shortage of performers this specialization. But at any moment can occur if the persistent rumors about the return of Domenico Criscito home still materialize. Now the “Zenith” can it with peace of mind to let go: three strong candidates for two positions on the edges of the defense team should be enough.

And do not forget about the limit – a sick theme for the Villas-Boas . With Zhirkov in a holder to comply with the allowed proportion of our own and “not ours” Andre will be much easier. The versatility of Yuri only increases his quotes in the eyes of the coaches. A set of skills and talents Zhirkov allows him to easily transform from a defender in midfield, though not necessarily extreme. In Cherchesova holding midfielder and he played, and insiders. Footballers playing meager intellect and limited technical capabilities of such transformations can hardly shoulder.

In general, the “Zenith” to be congratulated. To catch such a versatile and experienced master for free or much cheaper market value (in the case of early transition) – unconditional success for the club, which is under the close supervision of Auditors UEFA. Especially – in these troubled times of crisis.

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