Former head coach of St. Petersburg's Zenit team, Vlastimil Petrjela, expressed his thoughts on the possibility of Brazilian forward Malcom returning to the "blue-white-blue" team. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
According to him, returning to Zenit would be a step back for Malcom from a football perspective and would not help his development. Only if the player prioritizes money over his career, this decision might be acceptable.
Earlier, it was reported that Malcom might leave his current club, Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal, before the end of his contract. His existing agreement with the club is set until 2027.
Malcom played for Zenit from 2019 to 2023 and during that time, the team won nine trophies. Time will tell what results his return will bring for the team.
This decision is complex for Zenit and needs to be considered seriously. The best path must be chosen for the player's future and the club's development.
