Lokomotiv team's defender Ilya Samoshnikov is close to transferring to Spartak club. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
Former well-known footballer Dmitriy Bulykin commented on this potential transfer. According to him, the realization of such transfers is a very positive situation.
Clubs paying Russian players has a positive impact on the development of football. This situation is beneficial for all parties.
Lokomotiv gained financially, Spartak acquired a quality player, and for Ilya, a new challenge and opportunity arose, the expert emphasized in an interview with Sport-Express. Additionally, Bulykin added that the Lokomotiv team can easily fill Samoshnikov's position without losing quality.
In the current season, the defender has appeared in two matches for Lokomotiv but has not been memorable for any significant goal-related actions. Overall, this transfer is regarded as a positive event for Russian football.
