Krasnodar midfielder Krivcov's upcoming season location has been revealed.
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Nikita Krivtsov is still with Krasnodar, no need to worry! The club has confirmed this, putting an end to the rumors about him getting shipped off to Lazio or other Italian clubs, as reported by RB Sport, quoting Grgić.
Previously, there were whispers about Lazio's interest in the young midfielder, with his agent hinting that other Italian clubs and La Liga teams were keeping tabs on him too.
Last season, Krivtsov played 35 matches for Krasnodar, racked up six goals, and dished out two assists. Transfermarkt prices his value at a cool 4 million euros.
On July 12th, Krasnodar will go head-to-head with CSKA in Kazan for the Russian Super Cup.
In the summer transfer window, Krasnodar brought in some fresh faces. They signed Central defender Nikolay Stezhko from Chernomorets, goalkeeper Alexander Koraykin from Rodina, Brazilian winger Gustavo Sanchez, and central defender Zubal Junior.
As for departures, forward Fedor Smolov, goalkeeper Yuri Dypin, midfielder Yuri Gazinsky, and defender Kayio are all leaving the team.
Just a heads up, Nikita Krivtsov is liked by Lazio as a cheaper, technically-skilled alternative to Jacopo Fazzini. If Matias Vecino and Danilo Cataldi's situations become uncertain, he might be their go-to midfielder. Krivtsov's contract with Krasnodar runs until 2029, and a transfer could cost around €5 million.
In terms of stats and potential, Krivtsov is one of Russia's brightest talents. His current value is around £6 million, with a potential transfer cost near £14 million, according to Football Manager 2024/25 data. His weekly wage stands at £12k, and his contract with Krasnodar lasts until June 2028.
This isn't the first time Krasnodar has developed young talents – four of their players, including Krivtsov and Aleksandr Chernikov, have made it to the national team. Chernikov has a market value between €5.7 million and €7.8 million, which shows that Krasnodar is a significant hub for young Russian players who are making waves both domestically and internationally.
Nikita Krivtsov's skill in football has caught the attention of European leagues, with Lazio expressing interest in him as a cost-effective, technically-gifted midfielder. Despite the rumors, Krivtsov remains with Krasnodar, a club known for nurturing young Russian talents like Krivtsov himself and Aleksandr Chernikov, who have made their mark in European football leagues.
