This was reported by Sport-Express, citing ProSports Management, a leading business of Smolov. It was at such times that the Spanish club in mid-April asked the Russian football player to return to Vigo. According to the source, “Celta” has already informed the relevant Russian authorities and has requested the player to be issued permission to fly from Russia

Smolov left for Russia in early April, citing a desire to stay with his family during the coronavirus pandemic.

Earlier it was reported that Smolov will avoid punishment for returning to Russia during quarantine.