
The head coach of the "Lokomotiv" team, Mikhail Galaktionov, highly appreciates the importance of Dmitriy Barinov for the team. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
According to him, Barinov has been the captain and leader of "Lokomotiv" for many years. The coach emphasized that the team is formed around Barinov and that this player will remain one of the key players in the future.
In the last transfer window, rumors circulated that Dmitriy Barinov might leave the club. It is said that the French club "Metz" and the Turkish club "Istanbul Basaksehir" have shown interest in his services.
However, for now, Barinov continues to play for the Moscow team. Dmitriy Barinov joined the main squad of "Lokomotiv" in 2016.
He is currently the captain of the team and has played in 253 matches for the club. During this time, he scored 10 goals and provided 20 assists.
His contract with the team will end in another year. Therefore, various speculations about his future are also emerging.
Galaktionov noted that Barinov has an unparalleled importance for the team.