“In the realities of the current situation, our common fight against the virus, especially when closing the borders, the situation required me to return to Russia in order to be closer to my family,” Smolov wrote in his Instagram.
He also thanked Celta, emphasizing that he had informed the club from Vigo about his every move. According to him, he is already in mandatory quarantine and is constantly in contact with the trainers of the Spanish team to carry out the mandatory individual training program.
“I ask you to treat this situation with understanding. With the first changes for the better and at the first request of the club I will be happy to return to Vigo, ”said Smolov.
On March 11, WHO announced an outbreak of the new coronavirus pandemic. In this regard, sporting events were canceled in most European countries.
On April 5, it was reported that Smolov left Spain, which introduced a state of emergency in connection with the epidemic, and went to Moscow.
Earlier it was reported that Smolov before his return to Russia was sure that he would not be allowed into the country.