The joy of relatives, the contract with Zenit and the interest of Galatasaray: what was discussed after the release of Kokorin and Mamaev

“ Become a mother again”

Alexander Kokorin and Pavel Mamaev were released by a court decision on conditional release. In July, the athletes were transferred to correctional colony No. 4, but only two and a half months later were released. Also, the place of serving the sentence left the younger brother of the forward “Zenith” Cyril Kokorin.

The athletes themselves refused to communicate with the press and so far dispensed with official statements. At the same time, Kokorin Jr. commented on his release. The young man was laconic, limiting himself to gratitude for his support. But his mother expressed her feelings much more emotionally. Svetlana Kokorina posted a photo on her page on the social network Instagram, which is captured with her sons.

“I became a mother again! What will be tomorrow? I do not know! Today I am happy! Thanks to everyone who has been with us all this time! ”Wrote the Kokorins mother.

The wife of Mamaev Alan reacted to the news of the release. The athlete’s wife shared a photo depicting Pavel and Alexander, providing her with the signature: “Home”.

She later published a joint photo with her husband, who is celebrating his 31st birthday on September 17th.

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Kokorin's return to Zenit and rumors about a rental in Sochi

Of course, the main issue of the day was the prospects for continuing the career of football players. As you know, the period of additional applications in the RPL officially closed on September 16, which is why the return of Kokorin and Mamaev to the sport threatened to drag out at least until 2020.

As you know, Alexander’s contract with Zenit expired in the summer, and Pavel’s agreement with Krasnodar, although it continued to be valid, did not guarantee the player that he would continue to play for the team. So, it has been repeatedly reported that southerners intend to sever all relations with the athlete and achieve the termination of the contract.

Nevertheless, in the case of Kokorin, there was still hope for a return to football before winter. That was exactly what lawyer Yuri Padalko said, reporting on the conclusion of another agreement between the striker and Zenit. Later this information was confirmed in the camp of Petersburgers.

“The footballer has completely served the punishment imposed on him, which he received for his deed. He was released on parole with a positive characteristic. “Zenith” is ready to give Alexander Kokorin a chance to return to football, to provide the opportunity to play on a professional level as part of the main team, ”the press service of the blue-white-blue said.

Subsequently, it was confirmed by the Director General of Zenit, Alexander Medvedev, who said that influenced the decision.

“The coaching staff, Sergei Bogdanovich himself and the club management talked a lot on this topic. It is very important that Sasha made a statement that he would like to continue and finish his career at Zenit, and even said that he was ready to play for free. This impressed everyone, because they don’t throw such words, ”Medvedev said.

According to the head of the club, Kokorin went through a lot over this year, but he still has a lot to do to return to the field.

“This week he should undergo an in-depth medical examination, according to the results of which a plan of individual training, rehabilitation procedures will be drawn up. I hope that the process goes well and he can play as quickly as possible. Therefore, we submitted an application to the RFU, which will be considered, and, I hope, its fate will be positive, ”Medvedev added.

Moreover, earlier information appeared that Kokorin could spend the next months as part of Sochi. Subsequently, this information was alternately denied first in Sochi, and then in Zenith.

“Alexander will work in our club. Now I’m on my way to our match with Lyon and I hope to talk with him in the near future, ”concluded the Zenit CEO.

Return to Transfermarkt and Galatasaray’s interest in Mamaev

As for Mamayev, they are not waiting for him at Krasnodar. As reported, the club has long filed an application with the Russian Football Union (RFU) to terminate the contract with the player and intends to complete the process in the very near future. Apparently, the organization itself also does not intend to delay the consideration of the petition and wants to dot all the "i" until the end of September.

“The house will set a date for the consideration of the case, if either party fails to appear, they will ask for a postponement. Now we are trying to understand how to notify the player and, accordingly, set a date, ”said Viktor Berezov, chairman of the RFU dispute resolution chamber.

At the same time, several clubs are immediately showing interest in Mamaev, both at home and abroad. One of them was the Grozny “Akhmat”, which announced its desire to host a football player.

“We congratulate Pavel Mamaev and Alexander Kokorin on their release. Such athletes need Russian football, and not just specifically Akhmat. If he (Mamaev. - RT ) expresses a desire, then we are ready to offer a contract, we will talk. In this regard, Ramzan Akhmatovich has already said everything, there is nothing more to add, ”TASS quoted the director general of Akhmat Akhmed Aidamirov.

Interest in Mamaev is not hidden in Wings of the Soviets. This was stated by the general director of Samara residents Pavel Shashkov, but noted that no concrete steps have been taken in this direction.

“We consider everyone who can strengthen our team,” said the functionary.

According to coach Alexander Petrenko, who judged matches involving Kokorin and Mamaev in a penal colony, one of the top clubs in Turkey is showing interest in Pavel.

“Galatasaray wants Pasha, I don’t know how they can combine this option with the conditions of parole,” he said.

Initially, it was assumed that Mamaev and Kokorin would not be able to speak abroad due to the ban on traveling abroad, however, the lawyer of the Krasnodar midfielder Igor Bushmanov explained that not everything is so categorical in this matter.

“In any case, I am not aware of Paul’s sports plans. Only he can highlight these issues ... As far as I know, there are no restrictions related to traveling outside the Russian Federation. Accordingly, they can be imposed only by decisions of any other bodies, for example, the bailiff service, ”said Bushmanov.

According to him, the resolution said that Mamaev should behave appropriately, not commit criminal and administrative offenses, and also appear for a note. In the remaining days, it may well be located outside the country.

In addition, the good news for the players was the restoration of their profiles at Transfermarkt. Due to the temporary suspension of the quarries of Kokorin and Mamaev, the portal management withdrew information about the cost of the athletes, but on the day of their release they returned everything to their places. So, the Zenit forward is estimated at approximately € 5 million, and the Krasnodar midfielder is estimated at € 3 million.