"He refuses to be part of the national team on behalf of the contract," commented Andronov on Zenit's interest in Rakitsky.

A well-known Russian commentator, Alexei Andronov, reacted to rumors about a possible transition of Yaroslav Rakitsky to the Saint Petersburg Zenith.

"I thought talking about Rakitsky's transition to Zenit was a funny joke

Gazzayev: Rakitsky is a powerful improvement for Zenit, I do not think fans will be critical

Rakitsky is a good player, but no better than this one.He spent his whole life in a team, which gave 12-18 points in the season, which could be played with the hands 3 times for an attack, which "on a Special account. "In St. Petersburg, everything will be different., There are other judges and rivals.

For him, it's actually a departure from the team." Zenith , wake up! Why are you a player who refuses to the national team for the sake of course they can also "adjust", but it will feel like that …

Shakhtar increased the price on Rakitsky

And, of course, the idea of ​​Gazzayev is fantastic. Did he see Rakitsky a long time? Is there any new attempt for the United championship? "- wrote Andronov in his Telegram .